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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.69, 12,023.33 and 3,335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.69, 12,023.33 and 3,335.92 is: 5,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.69 : 12,023.33 = 3,335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.69/12,023.33 = 3,335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.69x = 12,023.33 × 3,335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.69x = 40,108,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,108,820.28/8,012.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.66

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