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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.89, 12,012.72 and 3,328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.89, 12,012.72 and 3,328.46 is: 4,993.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.89 : 12,012.72 = 3,328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.89/12,012.72 = 3,328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.89x = 12,012.72 × 3,328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.89x = 39,983,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,983,781.31/8,007.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.05

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