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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.65, 12,026.81 and 3,342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.65, 12,026.81 and 3,342.41 is: 5,010.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.65 : 12,026.81 = 3,342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.65/12,026.81 = 3,342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.65x = 12,026.81 × 3,342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.65x = 40,198,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,198,453.17/8,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.00

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