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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.23, 12,052.48 and 3,039.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.23, 12,052.48 and 3,039.14 is: 4,558.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.23 : 12,052.48 = 3,039.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.23/12,052.48 = 3,039.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.23x = 12,052.48 × 3,039.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.23x = 36,629,113.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,629,113.80/8,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.00

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