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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.91, 12,053.33 and 3,595.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.91, 12,053.33 and 3,595.31 is: 5,394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.91 : 12,053.33 = 3,595.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.91/12,053.33 = 3,595.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.91x = 12,053.33 × 3,595.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.91x = 43,335,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,335,516.23/8,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.07

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