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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.03, 12,022.55 and 3,334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.03, 12,022.55 and 3,334.95 is: 5,002.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.03 : 12,022.55 = 3,334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.03/12,022.55 = 3,334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.03x = 12,022.55 × 3,334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.03x = 40,094,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,094,603.12/8,015.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.43

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