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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.34, 12,019.05 and 4,684.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.34, 12,019.05 and 4,684.43 is: 7,024.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.34 : 12,019.05 = 4,684.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.34/12,019.05 = 4,684.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.34x = 12,019.05 × 4,684.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.34x = 56,302,398.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,302,398.39/8,015.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.33

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