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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.23, 12,017.07 and 3,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.23, 12,017.07 and 3,014.72 is: 4,521.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.23 : 12,017.07 = 3,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.23/12,017.07 = 3,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.23x = 12,017.07 × 3,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.23x = 36,228,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,228,041.19/8,013.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.03

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