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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.83, 12,043.84 and 3,346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.83, 12,043.84 and 3,346.30 is: 5,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.83 : 12,043.84 = 3,346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.83/12,043.84 = 3,346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.83x = 12,043.84 × 3,346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.83x = 40,302,301.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,302,301.79/8,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.32

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