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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.71, 12,051.12 and 3,355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.71, 12,051.12 and 3,355.32 is: 5,031.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.71 : 12,051.12 = 3,355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.71/12,051.12 = 3,355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.71x = 12,051.12 × 3,355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.71x = 40,435,335.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,435,335.07/8,036.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.33

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