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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.53, 12,082.23 and 3,370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.53, 12,082.23 and 3,370.94 is: 5,057.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.53 : 12,082.23 = 3,370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.53/12,082.23 = 3,370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.53x = 12,082.23 × 3,370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.53x = 40,728,457.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,728,457.29/8,053.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.22

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