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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.49, 12,027.22 and 3,346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.49, 12,027.22 and 3,346.03 is: 5,016.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.49 : 12,027.22 = 3,346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.49/12,027.22 = 3,346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.49x = 12,027.22 × 3,346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.49x = 40,243,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,243,438.94/8,022.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.33

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