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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.24, 12,026.02 and 2,752.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.24, 12,026.02 and 2,752.22 is: 4,128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.24 : 12,026.02 = 2,752.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.24/12,026.02 = 2,752.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.24x = 12,026.02 × 2,752.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.24x = 33,098,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,098,185.75/8,017.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.38

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