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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.90, 12,021.50 and 3,335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.90, 12,021.50 and 3,335.37 is: 5,004.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.90 : 12,021.50 = 3,335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.90/12,021.50 = 3,335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.90x = 12,021.50 × 3,335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.90x = 40,096,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,096,150.46/8,011.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.57

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