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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.88, 12,045.49 and 3,347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.88, 12,045.49 and 3,347.34 is: 5,021.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.88 : 12,045.49 = 3,347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.88/12,045.49 = 3,347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.88x = 12,045.49 × 3,347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.88x = 40,320,350.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,320,350.50/8,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.91

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