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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.70, 12,052.38 and 4,335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.70, 12,052.38 and 4,335.84 is: 6,504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.70 : 12,052.38 = 4,335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.70/12,052.38 = 4,335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.70x = 12,052.38 × 4,335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.70x = 52,257,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,257,191.30/8,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.75

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