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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.37, 12,051.56 and 3,356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.37, 12,051.56 and 3,356.59 is: 5,034.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.37 : 12,051.56 = 3,356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.37/12,051.56 = 3,356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.37x = 12,051.56 × 3,356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.37x = 40,452,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,452,145.78/8,034.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.89

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