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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.01, 12,046.98 and 3,349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.01, 12,046.98 and 3,349.94 is: 5,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.01 : 12,046.98 = 3,349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.01/12,046.98 = 3,349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.01x = 12,046.98 × 3,349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.01x = 40,356,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,356,712.25/8,029.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,026.36

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