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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.33, 12,040.04 and 3,347.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.33, 12,040.04 and 3,347.93 is: 5,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.33 : 12,040.04 = 3,347.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.33/12,040.04 = 3,347.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.33x = 12,040.04 × 3,347.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.33x = 40,309,249.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,309,249.59/8,029.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.25

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