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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.68, 12,022.59 and 3,336.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.68, 12,022.59 and 3,336.41 is: 5,004.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.68 : 12,022.59 = 3,336.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.68/12,022.59 = 3,336.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.68x = 12,022.59 × 3,336.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.68x = 40,112,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,112,229.39/8,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.22

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