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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.93, 12,028.96 and 3,340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.93, 12,028.96 and 3,340.65 is: 5,010.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.93 : 12,028.96 = 3,340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.93/12,028.96 = 3,340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.93x = 12,028.96 × 3,340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.93x = 40,184,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,184,545.22/8,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.59

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