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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.59, 12,023.30 and 3,339.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.59, 12,023.30 and 3,339.81 is: 5,008.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.59 : 12,023.30 = 3,339.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.59/12,023.30 = 3,339.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.59x = 12,023.30 × 3,339.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.59x = 40,155,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,155,545.92/8,017.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.43

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