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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.83, 12,010.02 and 3,325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.83, 12,010.02 and 3,325.65 is: 4,987.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.83 : 12,010.02 = 3,325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.83/12,010.02 = 3,325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.83x = 12,010.02 × 3,325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.83x = 39,941,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,941,123.01/8,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.14

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