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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.14, 12,019.09 and 3,332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.14, 12,019.09 and 3,332.70 is: 4,999.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.14 : 12,019.09 = 3,332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.14/12,019.09 = 3,332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.14x = 12,019.09 × 3,332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.14x = 40,056,021.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,056,021.24/8,012.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.42

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