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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.09, 12,049.59 and 5,359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.09, 12,049.59 and 5,359.02 is: 8,038.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.09 : 12,049.59 = 5,359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.09/12,049.59 = 5,359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.09x = 12,049.59 × 5,359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.09x = 64,574,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,574,023.93/8,033.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.51

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