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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.85, 12,041.62 and 3,348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.85, 12,041.62 and 3,348.93 is: 5,020.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.85 : 12,041.62 = 3,348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.85/12,041.62 = 3,348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.85x = 12,041.62 × 3,348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.85x = 40,326,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,326,542.47/8,031.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.83

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