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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.52, 12,066.56 and 3,426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.52, 12,066.56 and 3,426.56 is: 5,140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.52 : 12,066.56 = 3,426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.52/12,066.56 = 3,426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.52x = 12,066.56 × 3,426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.52x = 41,346,791.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,346,791.83/8,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.39

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