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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.68, 12,022.56 and 2,820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.68, 12,022.56 and 2,820.08 is: 4,230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.68 : 12,022.56 = 2,820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.68/12,022.56 = 2,820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.68x = 12,022.56 × 2,820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.68x = 33,904,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,904,581.00/8,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.84

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