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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.75, 12,031.35 and 5,543.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.75, 12,031.35 and 5,543.61 is: 8,301.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.75 : 12,031.35 = 5,543.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.75/12,031.35 = 5,543.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.75x = 12,031.35 × 5,543.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.75x = 66,697,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,697,142.25/8,034.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.09

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