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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.88, 12,044.25 and 3,350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.88, 12,044.25 and 3,350.13 is: 5,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.88 : 12,044.25 = 3,350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.88/12,044.25 = 3,350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.88x = 12,044.25 × 3,350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.88x = 40,349,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,349,803.25/8,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,026.21

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