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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.08, 12,040.80 and 3,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.08, 12,040.80 and 3,348.80 is: 5,018.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.08 : 12,040.80 = 3,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.08/12,040.80 = 3,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.08x = 12,040.80 × 3,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.08x = 40,322,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,322,231.04/8,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.90

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