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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.21, 12,030.97 and 3,341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.21, 12,030.97 and 3,341.68 is: 5,014.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.21 : 12,030.97 = 3,341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.21/12,030.97 = 3,341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.21x = 12,030.97 × 3,341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.21x = 40,203,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,203,613.40/8,018.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.04

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