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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.03, 12,023.85 and 3,336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.03, 12,023.85 and 3,336.27 is: 5,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.03 : 12,023.85 = 3,336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.03/12,023.85 = 3,336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.03x = 12,023.85 × 3,336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.03x = 40,114,810.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,114,810.04/8,013.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.20

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