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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.34, 12,049.97 and 5,359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.34, 12,049.97 and 5,359.28 is: 8,038.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.34 : 12,049.97 = 5,359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.34/12,049.97 = 5,359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.34x = 12,049.97 × 5,359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.34x = 64,579,076.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,579,076.18/8,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.88

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