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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.39, 12,011.96 and 3,327.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.39, 12,011.96 and 3,327.95 is: 4,992.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.39 : 12,011.96 = 3,327.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.39/12,011.96 = 3,327.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.39x = 12,011.96 × 3,327.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.39x = 39,975,240.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,975,240.63/8,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.29

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