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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.48, 12,018.84 and 2,818.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.48, 12,018.84 and 2,818.84 is: 4,228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.48 : 12,018.84 = 2,818.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.48/12,018.84 = 2,818.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.48x = 12,018.84 × 2,818.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.48x = 33,879,186.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,879,186.95/8,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.83

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