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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.95, 12,027.84 and 4,509.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.95, 12,027.84 and 4,509.73 is: 6,766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.95 : 12,027.84 = 4,509.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.95/12,027.84 = 4,509.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.95x = 12,027.84 × 4,509.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.95x = 54,242,310.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,242,310.88/8,015.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.80

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