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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.41, 12,055.99 and 3,358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.41, 12,055.99 and 3,358.77 is: 5,033.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.41 : 12,055.99 = 3,358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.41/12,055.99 = 3,358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.41x = 12,055.99 × 3,358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.41x = 40,493,297.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,493,297.53/8,044.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.72

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