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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.60, 12,026.82 and 3,020.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.60, 12,026.82 and 3,020.36 is: 4,530.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.60 : 12,026.82 = 3,020.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.60/12,026.82 = 3,020.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.60x = 12,026.82 × 3,020.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.60x = 36,325,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,325,326.06/8,018.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.13

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