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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.96, 12,022.56 and 3,084.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.96, 12,022.56 and 3,084.08 is: 4,625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.96 : 12,022.56 = 3,084.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.96/12,022.56 = 3,084.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.96x = 12,022.56 × 3,084.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.96x = 37,078,536.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,078,536.84/8,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.01

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