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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046, 12,070.08 and 3,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046, 12,070.08 and 3,430.08 is: 5,145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046 : 12,070.08 = 3,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046/12,070.08 = 3,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046x = 12,070.08 × 3,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046x = 41,401,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,401,340.01/8,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,145.58

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