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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.73, 12,093.27 and 3,378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.73, 12,093.27 and 3,378.27 is: 5,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.73 : 12,093.27 = 3,378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.73/12,093.27 = 3,378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.73x = 12,093.27 × 3,378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.73x = 40,854,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,854,341.41/8,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.32

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