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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.16, 12,015.36 and 2,818.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.16, 12,015.36 and 2,818.68 is: 4,228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.16 : 12,015.36 = 2,818.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.16/12,015.36 = 2,818.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.16x = 12,015.36 × 2,818.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.16x = 33,867,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,867,454.92/8,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.59

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