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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.97, 12,030.94 and 3,348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.97, 12,030.94 and 3,348.47 is: 5,019.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.97 : 12,030.94 = 3,348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.97/12,030.94 = 3,348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.97x = 12,030.94 × 3,348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.97x = 40,285,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,285,189.42/8,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.98

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