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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.51, 12,058.23 and 4,338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.51, 12,058.23 and 4,338.01 is: 6,508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.51 : 12,058.23 = 4,338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.51/12,058.23 = 4,338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.51x = 12,058.23 × 4,338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.51x = 52,308,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,308,640.34/8,036.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.88

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