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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.73, 12,048.18 and 3,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.73, 12,048.18 and 3,349.20 is: 5,024.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.73 : 12,048.18 = 3,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.73/12,048.18 = 3,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.73x = 12,048.18 × 3,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.73x = 40,351,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,351,764.46/8,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.67

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