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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.97, 12,014.25 and 3,336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.97, 12,014.25 and 3,336.18 is: 5,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.97 : 12,014.25 = 3,336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.97/12,014.25 = 3,336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.97x = 12,014.25 × 3,336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.97x = 40,081,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,081,700.57/8,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.10

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