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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.46, 12,043.62 and 3,346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.46, 12,043.62 and 3,346.74 is: 5,021.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.46 : 12,043.62 = 3,346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.46/12,043.62 = 3,346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.46x = 12,043.62 × 3,346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.46x = 40,306,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,306,864.80/8,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.12

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