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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.57, 12,023.99 and 3,020.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.57, 12,023.99 and 3,020.51 is: 4,527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.57 : 12,023.99 = 3,020.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.57/12,023.99 = 3,020.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.57x = 12,023.99 × 3,020.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.57x = 36,318,506.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,318,506.81/8,021.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.61

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