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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.57, 12,032.22 and 3,344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.57, 12,032.22 and 3,344.09 is: 5,016.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.57 : 12,032.22 = 3,344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.57/12,032.22 = 3,344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.57x = 12,032.22 × 3,344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.57x = 40,236,826.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,236,826.58/8,021.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.08

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