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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.46, 12,052.56 and 3,352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.46, 12,052.56 and 3,352.68 is: 5,030.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.46 : 12,052.56 = 3,352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.46/12,052.56 = 3,352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.46x = 12,052.56 × 3,352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.46x = 40,408,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,408,376.86/8,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.01

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