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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.80, 12,011.52 and 3,326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.80, 12,011.52 and 3,326.68 is: 4,988.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.80 : 12,011.52 = 3,326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.80/12,011.52 = 3,326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.80x = 12,011.52 × 3,326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.80x = 39,958,483.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,958,483.35/8,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.70

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