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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.03, 12,018.75 and 4,684.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.03, 12,018.75 and 4,684.23 is: 7,024.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.03 : 12,018.75 = 4,684.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.03/12,018.75 = 4,684.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.03x = 12,018.75 × 4,684.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.03x = 56,298,611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,298,611.27/8,015.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.13

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