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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.07, 12,014.67 and 3,566.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.07, 12,014.67 and 3,566.33 is: 5,348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.07 : 12,014.67 = 3,566.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.07/12,014.67 = 3,566.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.07x = 12,014.67 × 3,566.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.07x = 42,848,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,848,278.06/8,011.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.63

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