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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.24, 12,021.03 and 2,816.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.24, 12,021.03 and 2,816.52 is: 4,226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.24 : 12,021.03 = 2,816.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.24/12,021.03 = 2,816.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.24x = 12,021.03 × 2,816.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.24x = 33,857,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,857,471.42/8,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.77

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