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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.04, 12,011.36 and 3,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.04, 12,011.36 and 3,326.08 is: 4,989.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.04 : 12,011.36 = 3,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.04/12,011.36 = 3,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.04x = 12,011.36 × 3,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.04x = 39,950,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,950,744.27/8,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.45

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