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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.60, 12,017.48 and 2,817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.60, 12,017.48 and 2,817.44 is: 4,226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.60 : 12,017.48 = 2,817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.60/12,017.48 = 2,817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.60x = 12,017.48 × 2,817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.60x = 33,858,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,858,528.85/8,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.19

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