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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.92, 12,018.24 and 4,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.92, 12,018.24 and 4,553.28 is: 6,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.92 : 12,018.24 = 4,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.92/12,018.24 = 4,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.92x = 12,018.24 × 4,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.92x = 54,722,411.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,722,411.83/8,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.01

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