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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.34, 12,052.57 and 3,592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.34, 12,052.57 and 3,592.04 is: 5,388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.34 : 12,052.57 = 3,592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.34/12,052.57 = 3,592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.34x = 12,052.57 × 3,592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.34x = 43,293,313.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,293,313.54/8,034.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.53

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