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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.44, 12,050.52 and 3,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.44, 12,050.52 and 3,530.20 is: 5,295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.44 : 12,050.52 = 3,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.44/12,050.52 = 3,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.44x = 12,050.52 × 3,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.44x = 42,540,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,540,745.70/8,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,295.46

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