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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.45, 12,018.45 and 2,748.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.45, 12,018.45 and 2,748.65 is: 4,121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.45 : 12,018.45 = 2,748.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.45/12,018.45 = 2,748.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.45x = 12,018.45 × 2,748.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.45x = 33,034,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,034,512.59/8,015.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.35

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