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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.98, 12,031.48 and 4,324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.98, 12,031.48 and 4,324.95 is: 6,487.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.98 : 12,031.48 = 4,324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.98/12,031.48 = 4,324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.98x = 12,031.48 × 4,324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.98x = 52,035,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,035,549.43/8,020.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,487.43

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