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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.82, 12,020.60 and 3,084.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.82, 12,020.60 and 3,084.53 is: 4,626.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.82 : 12,020.60 = 3,084.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.82/12,020.60 = 3,084.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.82x = 12,020.60 × 3,084.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.82x = 37,077,901.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,077,901.32/8,013.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.74

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