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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.24, 12,014.18 and 3,328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.24, 12,014.18 and 3,328.26 is: 4,993.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.24 : 12,014.18 = 3,328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.24/12,014.18 = 3,328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.24x = 12,014.18 × 3,328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.24x = 39,986,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,986,314.73/8,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.77

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