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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.83, 12,024.45 and 4,688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.83, 12,024.45 and 4,688.04 is: 7,029.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.83 : 12,024.45 = 4,688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.83/12,024.45 = 4,688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.83x = 12,024.45 × 4,688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.83x = 56,371,147.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,371,147.67/8,018.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.85

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