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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.92, 12,043.26 and 3,347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.92, 12,043.26 and 3,347.64 is: 5,022.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.92 : 12,043.26 = 3,347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.92/12,043.26 = 3,347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.92x = 12,043.26 × 3,347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.92x = 40,316,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,316,498.91/8,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.66

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