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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.68, 12,023.70 and 4,550.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.68, 12,023.70 and 4,550.84 is: 6,830.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.68 : 12,023.70 = 4,550.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.68/12,023.70 = 4,550.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.68x = 12,023.70 × 4,550.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.68x = 54,717,934.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,717,934.91/8,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.62

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