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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.21, 12,045.11 and 3,349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.21, 12,045.11 and 3,349.05 is: 5,022.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.21 : 12,045.11 = 3,349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.21/12,045.11 = 3,349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.21x = 12,045.11 × 3,349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.21x = 40,339,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,339,613.73/8,032.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.23

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