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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.81, 12,033.80 and 3,343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.81, 12,033.80 and 3,343.89 is: 5,015.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.81 : 12,033.80 = 3,343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.81/12,033.80 = 3,343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.81x = 12,033.80 × 3,343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.81x = 40,239,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,239,678.15/8,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.03

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