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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.89, 12,049.89 and 3,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.89, 12,049.89 and 3,354.50 is: 5,030.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.89 : 12,049.89 = 3,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.89/12,049.89 = 3,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.89x = 12,049.89 × 3,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.89x = 40,421,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,421,295.76/8,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.10

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