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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.53, 12,021.44 and 2,467.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.53, 12,021.44 and 2,467.33 is: 3,701.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.53 : 12,021.44 = 2,467.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.53/12,021.44 = 2,467.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.53x = 12,021.44 × 2,467.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.53x = 29,660,817.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,660,817.16/8,013.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.34

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