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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.61, 12,031.47 and 3,338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.61, 12,031.47 and 3,338.07 is: 5,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.61 : 12,031.47 = 3,338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.61/12,031.47 = 3,338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.61x = 12,031.47 × 3,338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.61x = 40,161,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,161,831.43/8,019.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.95

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