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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.88, 12,054.50 and 3,353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.88, 12,054.50 and 3,353.34 is: 5,030.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.88 : 12,054.50 = 3,353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.88/12,054.50 = 3,353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.88x = 12,054.50 × 3,353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.88x = 40,422,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,422,837.03/8,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.92

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