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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.15, 12,055.29 and 3,651.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.15, 12,055.29 and 3,651.03 is: 5,478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.15 : 12,055.29 = 3,651.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.15/12,055.29 = 3,651.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.15x = 12,055.29 × 3,651.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.15x = 44,014,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,014,225.45/8,034.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.39

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