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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.36, 12,036.96 and 4,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.36, 12,036.96 and 4,333.44 is: 6,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.36 : 12,036.96 = 4,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.36/12,036.96 = 4,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.36x = 12,036.96 × 4,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.36x = 52,161,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,161,443.94/8,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.72

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