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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.24, 12,027.52 and 2,753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.24, 12,027.52 and 2,753.22 is: 4,129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.24 : 12,027.52 = 2,753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.24/12,027.52 = 2,753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.24x = 12,027.52 × 2,753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.24x = 33,114,408.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,114,408.61/8,018.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.88

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