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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.96, 12,013.92 and 3,326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.96, 12,013.92 and 3,326.56 is: 4,990.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.96 : 12,013.92 = 3,326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.96/12,013.92 = 3,326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.96x = 12,013.92 × 3,326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.96x = 39,965,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,965,025.72/8,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.66

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