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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.37, 12,040.57 and 3,354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.37, 12,040.57 and 3,354.97 is: 5,029.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.37 : 12,040.57 = 3,354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.37/12,040.57 = 3,354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.37x = 12,040.57 × 3,354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.37x = 40,395,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,395,674.16/8,031.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.74

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