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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.71, 12,017.75 and 3,090.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.71, 12,017.75 and 3,090.02 is: 4,632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.71 : 12,017.75 = 3,090.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.71/12,017.75 = 3,090.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.71x = 12,017.75 × 3,090.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.71x = 37,135,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,135,012.32/8,016.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.20

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