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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.56, 12,020.16 and 4,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.56, 12,020.16 and 4,368 is: 6,547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.56 : 12,020.16 = 4,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.56/12,020.16 = 4,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.56x = 12,020.16 × 4,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.56x = 52,504,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,504,058.88/8,018.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.82

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