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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.69, 12,005.01 and 3,328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.69, 12,005.01 and 3,328.70 is: 4,989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.69 : 12,005.01 = 3,328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.69/12,005.01 = 3,328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.69x = 12,005.01 × 3,328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.69x = 39,961,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,961,016.76/8,009.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.09

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