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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.81, 12,008.20 and 3,330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.81, 12,008.20 and 3,330.82 is: 4,992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.81 : 12,008.20 = 3,330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.81/12,008.20 = 3,330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.81x = 12,008.20 × 3,330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.81x = 39,997,136.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997,136.07/8,011.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.27

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