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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.83, 12,053.41 and 3,039.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.83, 12,053.41 and 3,039.09 is: 4,559.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.83 : 12,053.41 = 3,039.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.83/12,053.41 = 3,039.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.83x = 12,053.41 × 3,039.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.83x = 36,631,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,631,446.70/8,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.08

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