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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.62, 12,016.95 and 4,510.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.62, 12,016.95 and 4,510.33 is: 6,759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.62 : 12,016.95 = 4,510.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.62/12,016.95 = 4,510.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.62x = 12,016.95 × 4,510.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.62x = 54,200,410.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,200,410.09/8,018.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.32

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