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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.73, 12,046.02 and 3,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.73, 12,046.02 and 3,354.94 is: 5,031.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.73 : 12,046.02 = 3,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.73/12,046.02 = 3,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.73x = 12,046.02 × 3,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.73x = 40,413,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,413,674.34/8,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.13

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