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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.47, 12,028.41 and 3,339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.47, 12,028.41 and 3,339.68 is: 5,010.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.47 : 12,028.41 = 3,339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.47/12,028.41 = 3,339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.47x = 12,028.41 × 3,339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.47x = 40,170,980.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,170,980.17/8,017.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.43

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