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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.39, 12,052.87 and 3,355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.39, 12,052.87 and 3,355.58 is: 5,035.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.39 : 12,052.87 = 3,355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.39/12,052.87 = 3,355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.39x = 12,052.87 × 3,355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.39x = 40,444,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,444,391.26/8,032.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.16

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