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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.08, 12,072.36 and 3,432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.08, 12,072.36 and 3,432.56 is: 5,146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.08 : 12,072.36 = 3,432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.08/12,072.36 = 3,432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.08x = 12,072.36 × 3,432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.08x = 41,439,100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,439,100.04/8,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.38

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