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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.83, 12,049.33 and 3,353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.83, 12,049.33 and 3,353.55 is: 5,030.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.83 : 12,049.33 = 3,353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.83/12,049.33 = 3,353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.83x = 12,049.33 × 3,353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.83x = 40,408,030.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,408,030.62/8,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.36

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