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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.02, 12,017.72 and 4,506.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.02, 12,017.72 and 4,506.87 is: 6,761.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.02 : 12,017.72 = 4,506.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.02/12,017.72 = 4,506.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.02x = 12,017.72 × 4,506.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.02x = 54,162,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,162,279.20/8,010.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,761.82

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