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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.91, 12,026.29 and 3,345.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.91, 12,026.29 and 3,345.51 is: 5,014.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.91 : 12,026.29 = 3,345.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.91/12,026.29 = 3,345.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.91x = 12,026.29 × 3,345.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.91x = 40,234,073.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,234,073.46/8,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.90

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