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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.45, 12,020.04 and 3,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.45, 12,020.04 and 3,084.16 is: 4,626.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.45 : 12,020.04 = 3,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.45/12,020.04 = 3,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.45x = 12,020.04 × 3,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.45x = 37,071,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,071,666.47/8,013.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.18

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