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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.22, 12,052.71 and 4,337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.22, 12,052.71 and 4,337.76 is: 6,505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.22 : 12,052.71 = 4,337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.22/12,052.71 = 4,337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.22x = 12,052.71 × 4,337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.22x = 52,281,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,281,763.33/8,036.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.77

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