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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.63, 12,056.87 and 3,354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.63, 12,056.87 and 3,354.04 is: 5,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.63 : 12,056.87 = 3,354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.63/12,056.87 = 3,354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.63x = 12,056.87 × 3,354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.63x = 40,439,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,439,163.97/8,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.86

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