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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.51, 12,039.44 and 3,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.51, 12,039.44 and 3,349.16 is: 5,022.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.51 : 12,039.44 = 3,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.51/12,039.44 = 3,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.51x = 12,039.44 × 3,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.51x = 40,321,959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,321,959.05/8,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.97

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