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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.52, 12,046.40 and 3,410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.52, 12,046.40 and 3,410.52 is: 5,117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.52 : 12,046.40 = 3,410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.52/12,046.40 = 3,410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.52x = 12,046.40 × 3,410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.52x = 41,084,488.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,084,488.13/8,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,117.96

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