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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.68, 12,045.06 and 3,409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.68, 12,045.06 and 3,409.32 is: 5,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.68 : 12,045.06 = 3,409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.68/12,045.06 = 3,409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.68x = 12,045.06 × 3,409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.68x = 41,065,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,065,463.96/8,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.12

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