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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.85, 12,034.86 and 3,340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.85, 12,034.86 and 3,340.38 is: 5,011.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.85 : 12,034.86 = 3,340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.85/12,034.86 = 3,340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.85x = 12,034.86 × 3,340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.85x = 40,201,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,201,005.65/8,021.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.44

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