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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.87, 12,036.35 and 3,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.87, 12,036.35 and 3,341.32 is: 5,012.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.87 : 12,036.35 = 3,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.87/12,036.35 = 3,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.87x = 12,036.35 × 3,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.87x = 40,217,296.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,217,296.98/8,022.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.83

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