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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.64, 12,034.85 and 3,351.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.64, 12,034.85 and 3,351.25 is: 5,023.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.64 : 12,034.85 = 3,351.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.64/12,034.85 = 3,351.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.64x = 12,034.85 × 3,351.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.64x = 40,331,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,331,730.89/8,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.48

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