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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.03, 12,026.85 and 3,338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.03, 12,026.85 and 3,338.27 is: 5,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.03 : 12,026.85 = 3,338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.03/12,026.85 = 3,338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.03x = 12,026.85 × 3,338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.03x = 40,148,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,148,872.55/8,015.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.20

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