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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.24, 12,016.53 and 2,813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.24, 12,016.53 and 2,813.52 is: 4,222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.24 : 12,016.53 = 2,813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.24/12,016.53 = 2,813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.24x = 12,016.53 × 2,813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.24x = 33,808,747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,808,747.49/8,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.27

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