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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.58, 12,041.88 and 4,334.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.58, 12,041.88 and 4,334.81 is: 6,497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.58 : 12,041.88 = 4,334.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.58/12,041.88 = 4,334.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.58x = 12,041.88 × 4,334.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.58x = 52,199,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,199,201.63/8,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.63

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