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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.17, 12,026.21 and 3,018.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.17, 12,026.21 and 3,018.60 is: 4,528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.17 : 12,026.21 = 3,018.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.17/12,026.21 = 3,018.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.17x = 12,026.21 × 3,018.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.17x = 36,302,302.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,302,302.41/8,016.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.64

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