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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.34, 12,013.92 and 3,325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.34, 12,013.92 and 3,325.73 is: 4,989.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.34 : 12,013.92 = 3,325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.34/12,013.92 = 3,325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.34x = 12,013.92 × 3,325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.34x = 39,954,994.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,954,994.09/8,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.18

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