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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.99, 12,042.03 and 3,344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.99, 12,042.03 and 3,344.73 is: 5,018.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.99 : 12,042.03 = 3,344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.99/12,042.03 = 3,344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.99x = 12,042.03 × 3,344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.99x = 40,277,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,277,306.39/8,025.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.36

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