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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.65, 12,021.89 and 3,338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.65, 12,021.89 and 3,338.87 is: 5,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.65 : 12,021.89 = 3,338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.65/12,021.89 = 3,338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.65x = 12,021.89 × 3,338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.65x = 40,139,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,139,476.10/8,016.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.01

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