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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.43, 12,016.95 and 3,331.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.43, 12,016.95 and 3,331.67 is: 4,999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.43 : 12,016.95 = 3,331.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.43/12,016.95 = 3,331.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.43x = 12,016.95 × 3,331.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.43x = 40,036,460.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,036,460.05/8,008.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.29

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