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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.44, 12,084.66 and 3,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.44, 12,084.66 and 3,439.44 is: 5,159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.44 : 12,084.66 = 3,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.44/12,084.66 = 3,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.44x = 12,084.66 × 3,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.44x = 41,564,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,564,462.99/8,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.16

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