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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.48, 12,056.96 and 3,417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.48, 12,056.96 and 3,417.76 is: 5,122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.48 : 12,056.96 = 3,417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.48/12,056.96 = 3,417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.48x = 12,056.96 × 3,417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.48x = 41,207,795.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,207,795.61/8,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.49

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