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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.81, 12,018.96 and 3,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.81, 12,018.96 and 3,328.20 is: 4,993.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.81 : 12,018.96 = 3,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.81/12,018.96 = 3,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.81x = 12,018.96 × 3,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.81x = 40,001,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,001,502.67/8,010.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.44

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