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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.84, 12,014.31 and 4,508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.84, 12,014.31 and 4,508.55 is: 6,756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.84 : 12,014.31 = 4,508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.84/12,014.31 = 4,508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.84x = 12,014.31 × 4,508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.84x = 54,167,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,167,117.35/8,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,756.67

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