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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.92, 12,034.37 and 4,552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.92, 12,034.37 and 4,552.88 is: 6,829.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.92 : 12,034.37 = 4,552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.92/12,034.37 = 4,552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.92x = 12,034.37 × 4,552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.92x = 54,790,993.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,790,993.70/8,022.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.31

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