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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.83, 12,023.74 and 5,522.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.83, 12,023.74 and 5,522.95 is: 8,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.83 : 12,023.74 = 5,522.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.83/12,023.74 = 5,522.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.83x = 12,023.74 × 5,522.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.83x = 66,406,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,406,514.83/8,018.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.32

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