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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.62, 12,042.44 and 3,356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.62, 12,042.44 and 3,356.22 is: 5,031.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.62 : 12,042.44 = 3,356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.62/12,042.44 = 3,356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.62x = 12,042.44 × 3,356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.62x = 40,417,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,417,077.98/8,032.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.62

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