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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.58, 12,083.19 and 3,434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.58, 12,083.19 and 3,434.50 is: 5,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.58 : 12,083.19 = 3,434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.58/12,083.19 = 3,434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.58x = 12,083.19 × 3,434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.58x = 41,499,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,499,716.06/8,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.59

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