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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.94, 12,087.47 and 3,373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.94, 12,087.47 and 3,373.23 is: 5,060.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.94 : 12,087.47 = 3,373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.94/12,087.47 = 3,373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.94x = 12,087.47 × 3,373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.94x = 40,773,816.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,773,816.43/8,057.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.08

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