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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.57, 12,024.87 and 3,088.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.57, 12,024.87 and 3,088.53 is: 4,632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.57 : 12,024.87 = 3,088.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.57/12,024.87 = 3,088.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.57x = 12,024.87 × 3,088.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.57x = 37,139,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,139,171.74/8,016.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.80

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