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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.90, 12,057.27 and 3,354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.90, 12,057.27 and 3,354.30 is: 5,032.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.90 : 12,057.27 = 3,354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.90/12,057.27 = 3,354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.90x = 12,057.27 × 3,354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.90x = 40,443,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,443,733.40/8,036.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.25

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