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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.75, 12,044.99 and 3,409.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.75, 12,044.99 and 3,409.75 is: 5,116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.75 : 12,044.99 = 3,409.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.75/12,044.99 = 3,409.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.75x = 12,044.99 × 3,409.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.75x = 41,070,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,070,404.65/8,026.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.69

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