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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.96, 12,029.09 and 3,340.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.96, 12,029.09 and 3,340.43 is: 5,012.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.96 : 12,029.09 = 3,340.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.96/12,029.09 = 3,340.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.96x = 12,029.09 × 3,340.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.96x = 40,182,333.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,182,333.11/8,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.17

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