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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.08, 12,010.40 and 3,325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.08, 12,010.40 and 3,325.92 is: 4,987.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.08 : 12,010.40 = 3,325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.08/12,010.40 = 3,325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.08x = 12,010.40 × 3,325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.08x = 39,945,629.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,945,629.57/8,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.54

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