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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.28, 12,022.86 and 3,084.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.28, 12,022.86 and 3,084.26 is: 4,625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.28 : 12,022.86 = 3,084.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.28/12,022.86 = 3,084.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.28x = 12,022.86 × 3,084.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.28x = 37,081,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,081,626.18/8,017.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.21

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