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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.43, 12,018.46 and 3,332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.43, 12,018.46 and 3,332.67 is: 5,000.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.43 : 12,018.46 = 3,332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.43/12,018.46 = 3,332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.43x = 12,018.46 × 3,332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.43x = 40,053,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,053,484.33/8,009.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.79

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