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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.06, 12,011.57 and 3,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.06, 12,011.57 and 3,333.08 is: 4,995.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.06 : 12,011.57 = 3,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.06/12,011.57 = 3,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.06x = 12,011.57 × 3,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.06x = 40,035,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,035,523.74/8,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.66

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