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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.95, 12,029.73 and 3,340.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.95, 12,029.73 and 3,340.19 is: 5,012.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.95 : 12,029.73 = 3,340.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.95/12,029.73 = 3,340.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.95x = 12,029.73 × 3,340.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.95x = 40,181,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,181,523.70/8,016.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.07

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