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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.68, 12,013.56 and 3,388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.68, 12,013.56 and 3,388.68 is: 5,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.68 : 12,013.56 = 3,388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.68/12,013.56 = 3,388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.68x = 12,013.56 × 3,388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.68x = 40,710,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,710,110.50/8,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.15

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