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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.02, 12,022.40 and 2,467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.02, 12,022.40 and 2,467.25 is: 3,701.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.02 : 12,022.40 = 2,467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.02/12,022.40 = 2,467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.02x = 12,022.40 × 2,467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.02x = 29,662,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,662,266.40/8,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.30

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