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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.42, 12,092.31 and 3,378.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.42, 12,092.31 and 3,378.03 is: 5,069.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.42 : 12,092.31 = 3,378.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.42/12,092.31 = 3,378.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.42x = 12,092.31 × 3,378.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.42x = 40,848,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,848,185.95/8,058.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,069.01

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