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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.94, 12,069.48 and 3,368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.94, 12,069.48 and 3,368.90 is: 5,048.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.94 : 12,069.48 = 3,368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.94/12,069.48 = 3,368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.94x = 12,069.48 × 3,368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.94x = 40,660,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,660,871.17/8,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.57

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