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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.97, 12,045.72 and 3,410.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.97, 12,045.72 and 3,410.25 is: 5,111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.97 : 12,045.72 = 3,410.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.97/12,045.72 = 3,410.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.97x = 12,045.72 × 3,410.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.97x = 41,078,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,078,916.63/8,036.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.24

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