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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.36, 12,030.66 and 3,339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.36, 12,030.66 and 3,339.72 is: 5,010.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.36 : 12,030.66 = 3,339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.36/12,030.66 = 3,339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.36x = 12,030.66 × 3,339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.36x = 40,179,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,179,035.82/8,019.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.25

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