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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.37, 12,050.06 and 3,355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.37, 12,050.06 and 3,355.59 is: 5,033.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.37 : 12,050.06 = 3,355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.37/12,050.06 = 3,355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.37x = 12,050.06 × 3,355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.37x = 40,435,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,435,044.06/8,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.39

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