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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.83, 12,050.83 and 3,354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.83, 12,050.83 and 3,354.55 is: 5,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.83 : 12,050.83 = 3,354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.83/12,050.83 = 3,354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.83x = 12,050.83 × 3,354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.83x = 40,425,111.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,425,111.78/8,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.86

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