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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.55, 12,021.29 and 3,336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.55, 12,021.29 and 3,336.72 is: 5,005.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.55 : 12,021.29 = 3,336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.55/12,021.29 = 3,336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.55x = 12,021.29 × 3,336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.55x = 40,111,678.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,111,678.77/8,013.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.48

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