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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.39, 16,622.92 and 8,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.39, 16,622.92 and 8,014.92 is: 11,064.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.39 : 16,622.92 = 8,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.39/16,622.92 = 8,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.39x = 16,622.92 × 8,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.39x = 133,231,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,231,250.78/12,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,064.44

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