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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.36, 12,044.46 and 4,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.36, 12,044.46 and 4,338.44 is: 6,502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.36 : 12,044.46 = 4,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.36/12,044.46 = 4,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.36x = 12,044.46 × 4,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.36x = 52,254,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,254,167.04/8,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.22

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