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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.56, 12,010.82 and 3,332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.56, 12,010.82 and 3,332.58 is: 4,994.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.56 : 12,010.82 = 3,332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.56/12,010.82 = 3,332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.56x = 12,010.82 × 3,332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.56x = 40,027,018.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,027,018.52/8,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.91

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