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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.24, 12,018.03 and 2,814.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.24, 12,018.03 and 2,814.52 is: 4,223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.24 : 12,018.03 = 2,814.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.24/12,018.03 = 2,814.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.24x = 12,018.03 × 2,814.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.24x = 33,824,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,824,985.80/8,008.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.77

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