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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.24, 12,051.36 and 3,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.24, 12,051.36 and 3,414 is: 5,121

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.24 : 12,051.36 = 3,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.24/12,051.36 = 3,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.24x = 12,051.36 × 3,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.24x = 41,143,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,143,343.04/8,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121

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