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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.36, 12,011.76 and 3,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.36, 12,011.76 and 3,082.32 is: 4,622.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.36 : 12,011.76 = 3,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.36/12,011.76 = 3,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.36x = 12,011.76 × 3,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.36x = 37,024,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,024,088.08/8,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.03

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