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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.75, 12,085.49 and 3,436.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.75, 12,085.49 and 3,436.75 is: 5,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.75 : 12,085.49 = 3,436.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.75/12,085.49 = 3,436.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.75x = 12,085.49 × 3,436.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.75x = 41,534,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,534,807.76/8,053.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.20

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