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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.56, 12,054.30 and 3,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.56, 12,054.30 and 3,595.96 is: 5,395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.56 : 12,054.30 = 3,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.56/12,054.30 = 3,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.56x = 12,054.30 × 3,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.56x = 43,346,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,346,720.36/8,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.04

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