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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.10, 12,038.22 and 3,342.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.10, 12,038.22 and 3,342.57 is: 5,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.10 : 12,038.22 = 3,342.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.10/12,038.22 = 3,342.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.10x = 12,038.22 × 3,342.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.10x = 40,238,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,238,593.03/8,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.72

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