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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.91, 12,054.83 and 3,596.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.91, 12,054.83 and 3,596.31 is: 5,395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.91 : 12,054.83 = 3,596.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.91/12,054.83 = 3,596.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.91x = 12,054.83 × 3,596.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.91x = 43,352,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,352,905.68/8,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.57

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