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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.24, 12,023.86 and 3,343.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.24, 12,023.86 and 3,343.77 is: 5,012.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.24 : 12,023.86 = 3,343.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.24/12,023.86 = 3,343.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.24x = 12,023.86 × 3,343.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.24x = 40,205,022.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,205,022.35/8,020.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.95

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