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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.76, 12,055.08 and 3,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.76, 12,055.08 and 3,354.72 is: 5,030.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.76 : 12,055.08 = 3,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.76/12,055.08 = 3,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.76x = 12,055.08 × 3,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.76x = 40,441,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,441,417.98/8,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.18

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