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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.53, 12,014.14 and 4,700.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.53, 12,014.14 and 4,700.79 is: 7,051.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.53 : 12,014.14 = 4,700.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.53/12,014.14 = 4,700.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.53x = 12,014.14 × 4,700.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.53x = 56,475,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,475,949.17/8,009.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.09

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