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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.08, 12,023.98 and 4,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.08, 12,023.98 and 4,901.56 is: 7,348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.08 : 12,023.98 = 4,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.08/12,023.98 = 4,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.08x = 12,023.98 × 4,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.08x = 58,936,259.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,936,259.41/8,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.59

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