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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.83, 12,008.52 and 3,324.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.83, 12,008.52 and 3,324.65 is: 4,985.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.83 : 12,008.52 = 3,324.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.83/12,008.52 = 3,324.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.83x = 12,008.52 × 3,324.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.83x = 39,924,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,924,126.02/8,007.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.64

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