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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.33, 12,003.29 and 3,321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.33, 12,003.29 and 3,321.15 is: 4,980.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.33 : 12,003.29 = 3,321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.33/12,003.29 = 3,321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.33x = 12,003.29 × 3,321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.33x = 39,864,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,864,709.98/8,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,980.39

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