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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.46, 12,019.17 and 3,330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.46, 12,019.17 and 3,330.06 is: 4,995.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.46 : 12,019.17 = 3,330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.46/12,019.17 = 3,330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.46x = 12,019.17 × 3,330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.46x = 40,024,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,024,540.60/8,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.91

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