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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.56, 12,040.02 and 3,355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.56, 12,040.02 and 3,355.62 is: 5,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.56 : 12,040.02 = 3,355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.56/12,040.02 = 3,355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.56x = 12,040.02 × 3,355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.56x = 40,401,731.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,401,731.91/8,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.75

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