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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.08, 12,063.36 and 3,426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.08, 12,063.36 and 3,426.56 is: 5,137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.08 : 12,063.36 = 3,426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.08/12,063.36 = 3,426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.08x = 12,063.36 × 3,426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.08x = 41,335,826.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,335,826.84/8,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.39

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