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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.49, 12,028.72 and 3,347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.49, 12,028.72 and 3,347.03 is: 5,017.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.49 : 12,028.72 = 3,347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.49/12,028.72 = 3,347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.49x = 12,028.72 × 3,347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.49x = 40,260,486.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,260,486.70/8,023.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.83

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