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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.53, 12,043.89 and 3,347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.53, 12,043.89 and 3,347.73 is: 5,021.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.53 : 12,043.89 = 3,347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.53/12,043.89 = 3,347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.53x = 12,043.89 × 3,347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.53x = 40,319,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,319,691.87/8,029.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.43

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