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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.56, 12,022.49 and 3,019.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.56, 12,022.49 and 3,019.51 is: 4,526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.56 : 12,022.49 = 3,019.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.56/12,022.49 = 3,019.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.56x = 12,022.49 × 3,019.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.56x = 36,301,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,301,968.67/8,020.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.11

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