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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073, 12,110.58 and 3,457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073, 12,110.58 and 3,457.08 is: 5,186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073 : 12,110.58 = 3,457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073/12,110.58 = 3,457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073x = 12,110.58 × 3,457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073x = 41,867,243.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,867,243.91/8,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.08

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