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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.33, 12,006.28 and 3,323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.33, 12,006.28 and 3,323.15 is: 4,983.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.33 : 12,006.28 = 3,323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.33/12,006.28 = 3,323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.33x = 12,006.28 × 3,323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.33x = 39,898,669.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,898,669.38/8,006.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.39

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