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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.96, 12,021.06 and 3,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.96, 12,021.06 and 3,083.08 is: 4,623.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.96 : 12,021.06 = 3,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.96/12,021.06 = 3,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.96x = 12,021.06 × 3,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.96x = 37,061,889.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,061,889.66/8,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.51

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