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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.36, 12,042.96 and 4,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.36, 12,042.96 and 4,337.44 is: 6,500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.36 : 12,042.96 = 4,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.36/12,042.96 = 4,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.36x = 12,042.96 × 4,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.36x = 52,235,616.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,235,616.42/8,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,500.72

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