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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.94, 12,056.87 and 3,354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.94, 12,056.87 and 3,354.62 is: 5,032.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.94 : 12,056.87 = 3,354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.94/12,056.87 = 3,354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.94x = 12,056.87 × 3,354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.94x = 40,446,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,446,217.24/8,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.54

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