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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.58, 12,018.76 and 3,570.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.58, 12,018.76 and 3,570.83 is: 5,356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.58 : 12,018.76 = 3,570.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.58/12,018.76 = 3,570.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.58x = 12,018.76 × 3,570.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.58x = 42,916,870.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,916,870.82/8,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.85

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