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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.73, 12,058.50 and 3,355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.73, 12,058.50 and 3,355.14 is: 5,033.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.73 : 12,058.50 = 3,355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.73/12,058.50 = 3,355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.73x = 12,058.50 × 3,355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.73x = 40,457,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,457,955.69/8,037.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.51

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