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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.27, 12,028.70 and 3,339.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.27, 12,028.70 and 3,339.51 is: 5,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.27 : 12,028.70 = 3,339.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.27/12,028.70 = 3,339.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.27x = 12,028.70 × 3,339.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.27x = 40,169,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,169,887.10/8,016.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.05

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