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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.02, 12,020.88 and 4,511.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.02, 12,020.88 and 4,511.67 is: 6,759.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.02 : 12,020.88 = 4,511.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.02/12,020.88 = 4,511.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.02x = 12,020.88 × 4,511.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.02x = 54,234,243.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,234,243.67/8,023.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.83

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