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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.81, 12,020.46 and 3,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.81, 12,020.46 and 3,329.20 is: 4,994.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.81 : 12,020.46 = 3,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.81/12,020.46 = 3,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.81x = 12,020.46 × 3,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.81x = 40,018,515.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,018,515.43/8,011.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.94

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