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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.83, 12,073.94 and 3,368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.83, 12,073.94 and 3,368.50 is: 5,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.83 : 12,073.94 = 3,368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.83/12,073.94 = 3,368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.83x = 12,073.94 × 3,368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.83x = 40,671,066.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,671,066.89/8,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.77

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