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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.83, 12,052.33 and 3,355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.83, 12,052.33 and 3,355.55 is: 5,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.83 : 12,052.33 = 3,355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.83/12,052.33 = 3,355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.83x = 12,052.33 × 3,355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.83x = 40,442,195.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,442,195.93/8,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.36

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