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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.64, 12,051.01 and 3,355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.64, 12,051.01 and 3,355.25 is: 5,031.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.64 : 12,051.01 = 3,355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.64/12,051.01 = 3,355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.64x = 12,051.01 × 3,355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.64x = 40,434,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,434,082.66/8,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.22

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