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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.97, 12,018.92 and 3,335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.97, 12,018.92 and 3,335.14 is: 5,003.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.97 : 12,018.92 = 3,335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.97/12,018.92 = 3,335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.97x = 12,018.92 × 3,335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.97x = 40,084,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,084,780.85/8,011.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.11

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