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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.15, 12,032.69 and 4,815.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.15, 12,032.69 and 4,815.14 is: 7,225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.15 : 12,032.69 = 4,815.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.15/12,032.69 = 4,815.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.15x = 12,032.69 × 4,815.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.15x = 57,939,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,939,002.69/8,018.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.99

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