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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.38, 12,038.22 and 4,525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.38, 12,038.22 and 4,525.08 is: 6,780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.38 : 12,038.22 = 4,525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.38/12,038.22 = 4,525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.38x = 12,038.22 × 4,525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.38x = 54,473,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,473,908.56/8,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.95

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