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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.49, 12,041.96 and 3,356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.49, 12,041.96 and 3,356.24 is: 5,030.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.49 : 12,041.96 = 3,356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.49/12,041.96 = 3,356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.49x = 12,041.96 × 3,356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.49x = 40,415,656.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,415,656.01/8,033.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.90

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