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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.88, 12,042.75 and 3,349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.88, 12,042.75 and 3,349.13 is: 5,024.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.88 : 12,042.75 = 3,349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.88/12,042.75 = 3,349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.88x = 12,042.75 × 3,349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.88x = 40,332,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,332,735.31/8,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.71

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