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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.34, 12,074.69 and 3,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.34, 12,074.69 and 3,369 is: 5,047.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.34 : 12,074.69 = 3,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.34/12,074.69 = 3,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.34x = 12,074.69 × 3,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.34x = 40,679,613.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,679,613.77/8,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.51

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