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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.34, 12,051.07 and 3,591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.34, 12,051.07 and 3,591.04 is: 5,387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.34 : 12,051.07 = 3,591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.34/12,051.07 = 3,591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.34x = 12,051.07 × 3,591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.34x = 43,275,874.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,275,874.41/8,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.03

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