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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.33, 12,043.04 and 3,349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.33, 12,043.04 and 3,349.93 is: 5,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.33 : 12,043.04 = 3,349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.33/12,043.04 = 3,349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.33x = 12,043.04 × 3,349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.33x = 40,343,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,343,340.99/8,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.25

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