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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.52, 12,056.70 and 3,353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.52, 12,056.70 and 3,353.92 is: 5,031.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.52 : 12,056.70 = 3,353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.52/12,056.70 = 3,353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.52x = 12,056.70 × 3,353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.52x = 40,437,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,437,190.49/8,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.68

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