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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.70, 12,024.86 and 3,085.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.70, 12,024.86 and 3,085.59 is: 4,627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.70 : 12,024.86 = 3,085.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.70/12,024.86 = 3,085.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.70x = 12,024.86 × 3,085.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.70x = 37,103,817.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,103,817.43/8,018.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.16

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