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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.26, 12,034.26 and 3,349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.26, 12,034.26 and 3,349.52 is: 5,022.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.26 : 12,034.26 = 3,349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.26/12,034.26 = 3,349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.26x = 12,034.26 × 3,349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.26x = 40,308,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,308,994.56/8,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.14

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