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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.70, 12,023.24 and 3,339.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.70, 12,023.24 and 3,339.09 is: 5,004.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.70 : 12,023.24 = 3,339.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.70/12,023.24 = 3,339.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.70x = 12,023.24 × 3,339.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.70x = 40,146,663.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,146,663.76/8,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.76

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