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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.64, 12,020.88 and 2,818.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.64, 12,020.88 and 2,818.56 is: 4,228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.64 : 12,020.88 = 2,818.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.64/12,020.88 = 2,818.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.64x = 12,020.88 × 2,818.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.64x = 33,881,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,881,571.53/8,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.52

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