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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.42, 12,039.39 and 3,408.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.42, 12,039.39 and 3,408.66 is: 5,115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.42 : 12,039.39 = 3,408.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.42/12,039.39 = 3,408.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.42x = 12,039.39 × 3,408.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.42x = 41,038,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,038,187.12/8,022.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.44

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