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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.24, 12,022.53 and 2,817.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.24, 12,022.53 and 2,817.52 is: 4,228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.24 : 12,022.53 = 2,817.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.24/12,022.53 = 2,817.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.24x = 12,022.53 × 2,817.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.24x = 33,873,718.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,873,718.73/8,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.27

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