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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.02, 12,020.49 and 3,397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.02, 12,020.49 and 3,397.02 is: 5,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.02 : 12,020.49 = 3,397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.02/12,020.49 = 3,397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.02x = 12,020.49 × 3,397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.02x = 40,833,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,833,844.94/8,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.30

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