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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.68, 12,053.84 and 3,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.68, 12,053.84 and 3,415.52 is: 5,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.68 : 12,053.84 = 3,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.68/12,053.84 = 3,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.68x = 12,053.84 × 3,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.68x = 41,170,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,170,131.60/8,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,123.42

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