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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.00, 12,044.21 and 3,357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.00, 12,044.21 and 3,357.74 is: 5,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.00 : 12,044.21 = 3,357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.00/12,044.21 = 3,357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.00x = 12,044.21 × 3,357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.00x = 40,441,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,441,339.01/8,035.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.15

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