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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.40, 12,045.20 and 3,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.40, 12,045.20 and 3,413.60 is: 5,117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.40 : 12,045.20 = 3,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.40/12,045.20 = 3,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.40x = 12,045.20 × 3,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.40x = 41,117,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,117,494.72/8,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,117.68

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