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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.38, 12,046.25 and 3,347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.38, 12,046.25 and 3,347.84 is: 5,022.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.38 : 12,046.25 = 3,347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.38/12,046.25 = 3,347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.38x = 12,046.25 × 3,347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.38x = 40,328,840.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,328,840.63/8,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.66

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