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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.55, 12,011.75 and 3,328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.55, 12,011.75 and 3,328.03 is: 4,992.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.55 : 12,011.75 = 3,328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.55/12,011.75 = 3,328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.55x = 12,011.75 × 3,328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.55x = 39,975,464.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,975,464.35/8,007.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.22

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