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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.84, 12,042.29 and 3,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.84, 12,042.29 and 3,349.44 is: 5,022.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.84 : 12,042.29 = 3,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.84/12,042.29 = 3,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.84x = 12,042.29 × 3,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.84x = 40,334,911.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,334,911.07/8,030.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.51

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