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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.37, 12,037.10 and 3,341.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.37, 12,037.10 and 3,341.81 is: 5,013.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.37 : 12,037.10 = 3,341.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.37/12,037.10 = 3,341.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.37x = 12,037.10 × 3,341.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.37x = 40,225,739.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,225,739.60/8,023.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.57

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