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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.23, 12,031.50 and 4,317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.23, 12,031.50 and 4,317.45 is: 6,476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.23 : 12,031.50 = 4,317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.23/12,031.50 = 4,317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.23x = 12,031.50 × 4,317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.23x = 51,945,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,945,399.68/8,020.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.80

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