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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.57, 12,020.16 and 3,333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.57, 12,020.16 and 3,333.81 is: 5,002.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.57 : 12,020.16 = 3,333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.57/12,020.16 = 3,333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.57x = 12,020.16 × 3,333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.57x = 40,072,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,072,929.61/8,010.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.51

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