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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.43, 12,019.96 and 3,333.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.43, 12,019.96 and 3,333.67 is: 5,002.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.43 : 12,019.96 = 3,333.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.43/12,019.96 = 3,333.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.43x = 12,019.96 × 3,333.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.43x = 40,070,580.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,070,580.05/8,010.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.30

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