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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.42, 12,051.62 and 3,648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.42, 12,051.62 and 3,648.80 is: 5,473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.42 : 12,051.62 = 3,648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.42/12,051.62 = 3,648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.42x = 12,051.62 × 3,648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.42x = 43,973,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,973,924.23/8,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.20

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