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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.30, 12,004.24 and 3,331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.30, 12,004.24 and 3,331.02 is: 4,993.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.30 : 12,004.24 = 3,331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.30/12,004.24 = 3,331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.30x = 12,004.24 × 3,331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.30x = 39,986,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,986,363.52/8,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.12

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