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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.12, 12,050.80 and 3,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.12, 12,050.80 and 3,651.68 is: 5,478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.12 : 12,050.80 = 3,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.12/12,050.80 = 3,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.12x = 12,050.80 × 3,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.12x = 44,005,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,005,665.34/8,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.03

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