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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.01, 12,019.97 and 2,467.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.01, 12,019.97 and 2,467.23 is: 3,700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.01 : 12,019.97 = 2,467.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.01/12,019.97 = 2,467.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.01x = 12,019.97 × 2,467.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.01x = 29,656,018.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,656,018.25/8,014.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.52

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