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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.62, 12,019.95 and 4,512.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.62, 12,019.95 and 4,512.33 is: 6,762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.62 : 12,019.95 = 4,512.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.62/12,019.95 = 4,512.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.62x = 12,019.95 × 4,512.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.62x = 54,237,980.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,237,980.98/8,020.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.32

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