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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.88, 12,057.50 and 3,355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.88, 12,057.50 and 3,355.34 is: 5,033.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.88 : 12,057.50 = 3,355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.88/12,057.50 = 3,355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.88x = 12,057.50 × 3,355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.88x = 40,457,012.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,457,012.05/8,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.92

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