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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.89, 12,029.63 and 3,340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.89, 12,029.63 and 3,340.13 is: 5,011.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.89 : 12,029.63 = 3,340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.89/12,029.63 = 3,340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.89x = 12,029.63 × 3,340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.89x = 40,180,528.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,180,528.05/8,016.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.98

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