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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.03, 12,022.35 and 3,335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.03, 12,022.35 and 3,335.27 is: 5,004.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.03 : 12,022.35 = 3,335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.03/12,022.35 = 3,335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.03x = 12,022.35 × 3,335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.03x = 40,097,723.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,097,723.17/8,012.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.69

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