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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.97, 12,015.92 and 3,333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.97, 12,015.92 and 3,333.14 is: 5,000.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.97 : 12,015.92 = 3,333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.97/12,015.92 = 3,333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.97x = 12,015.92 × 3,333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.97x = 40,050,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,050,726.92/8,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.11

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