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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.84, 12,050 and 3,354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.84, 12,050 and 3,354.06 is: 5,032.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.84 : 12,050 = 3,354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.84/12,050 = 3,354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.84x = 12,050 × 3,354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.84x = 40,416,423
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,416,423/8,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.03

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