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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.48, 12,017.34 and 2,817.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.48, 12,017.34 and 2,817.84 is: 4,227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.48 : 12,017.34 = 2,817.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.48/12,017.34 = 2,817.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.48x = 12,017.34 × 2,817.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.48x = 33,862,941.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,862,941.35/8,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.33

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