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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.93, 12,075.30 and 3,371.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.93, 12,075.30 and 3,371.67 is: 5,055.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.93 : 12,075.30 = 3,371.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.93/12,075.30 = 3,371.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.93x = 12,075.30 × 3,371.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.93x = 40,713,926.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,713,926.75/8,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.79

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