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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.44, 12,051.62 and 3,351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.44, 12,051.62 and 3,351.12 is: 5,027.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.44 : 12,051.62 = 3,351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.44/12,051.62 = 3,351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.44x = 12,051.62 × 3,351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.44x = 40,386,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,386,424.81/8,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.29

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