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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.99, 12,064.01 and 3,433.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.99, 12,064.01 and 3,433.23 is: 5,147.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.99 : 12,064.01 = 3,433.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.99/12,064.01 = 3,433.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.99x = 12,064.01 × 3,433.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.99x = 41,418,503.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,418,503.89/8,046.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,147.08

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