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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.16, 12,030.95 and 3,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.16, 12,030.95 and 3,341.36 is: 5,012.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.16 : 12,030.95 = 3,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.16/12,030.95 = 3,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.16x = 12,030.95 × 3,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.16x = 40,199,735.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,199,735.09/8,019.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.96

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