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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.86, 12,056.43 and 3,355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.86, 12,056.43 and 3,355.10 is: 5,036.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.86 : 12,056.43 = 3,355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.86/12,056.43 = 3,355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.86x = 12,056.43 × 3,355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.86x = 40,450,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,450,528.29/8,031.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.26

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