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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.63, 12,045.45 and 3,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.63, 12,045.45 and 3,358.23 is: 5,034.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.63 : 12,045.45 = 3,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.63/12,045.45 = 3,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.63x = 12,045.45 × 3,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.63x = 40,451,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,451,391.55/8,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.63

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