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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.30, 12,007.24 and 3,333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.30, 12,007.24 and 3,333.02 is: 4,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.30 : 12,007.24 = 3,333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.30/12,007.24 = 3,333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.30x = 12,007.24 × 3,333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.30x = 40,020,371.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,020,371.06/8,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.11

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