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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.14, 12,050.26 and 3,354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.14, 12,050.26 and 3,354.75 is: 5,030.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.14 : 12,050.26 = 3,354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.14/12,050.26 = 3,354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.14x = 12,050.26 × 3,354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.14x = 40,425,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,425,532.71/8,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.47

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