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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.02, 12,313.89 and 3,018.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.02, 12,313.89 and 3,018.06 is: 4,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.02 : 12,313.89 = 3,018.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.02/12,313.89 = 3,018.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.02x = 12,313.89 × 3,018.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.02x = 37,164,058.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,164,058.85/8,215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.92

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