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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.34, 12,013.56 and 4,508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.34, 12,013.56 and 4,508.02 is: 6,755.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.34 : 12,013.56 = 4,508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.34/12,013.56 = 4,508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.34x = 12,013.56 × 4,508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.34x = 54,157,368.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,157,368.75/8,016.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,755.87

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