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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.79, 12,032.13 and 3,343.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.79, 12,032.13 and 3,343.97 is: 5,016.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.79 : 12,032.13 = 3,343.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.79/12,032.13 = 3,343.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.79x = 12,032.13 × 3,343.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.79x = 40,235,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,235,021.60/8,020.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.34

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