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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.69, 12,015.51 and 3,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.69, 12,015.51 and 3,335.70 is: 4,999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.69 : 12,015.51 = 3,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.69/12,015.51 = 3,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.69x = 12,015.51 × 3,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.69x = 40,080,136.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,080,136.71/8,016.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.59

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