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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.88, 12,048.50 and 3,349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.88, 12,048.50 and 3,349.34 is: 5,024.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.88 : 12,048.50 = 3,349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.88/12,048.50 = 3,349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.88x = 12,048.50 × 3,349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.88x = 40,354,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,354,522.99/8,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.92

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