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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.32, 12,037.54 and 3,346.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.32, 12,037.54 and 3,346.39 is: 5,018.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.32 : 12,037.54 = 3,346.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.32/12,037.54 = 3,346.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.32x = 12,037.54 × 3,346.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.32x = 40,282,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,282,303.48/8,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.78

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