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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.42, 12,045.51 and 3,349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.42, 12,045.51 and 3,349.14 is: 5,024.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.42 : 12,045.51 = 3,349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.42/12,045.51 = 3,349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.42x = 12,045.51 × 3,349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.42x = 40,342,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,342,099.36/8,028.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.91

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