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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.12, 12,044.28 and 3,588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.12, 12,044.28 and 3,588.48 is: 5,379.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.12 : 12,044.28 = 3,588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.12/12,044.28 = 3,588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.12x = 12,044.28 × 3,588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.12x = 43,220,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,220,657.89/8,034.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.64

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