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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.02, 12,033.99 and 3,406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.02, 12,033.99 and 3,406.02 is: 5,108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.02 : 12,033.99 = 3,406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.02/12,033.99 = 3,406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.02x = 12,033.99 × 3,406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.02x = 40,988,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,988,010.62/8,023.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.80

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