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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.03, 12,019.83 and 2,818.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.03, 12,019.83 and 2,818.69 is: 4,227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.03 : 12,019.83 = 2,818.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.03/12,019.83 = 2,818.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.03x = 12,019.83 × 2,818.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.03x = 33,880,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,880,134.00/8,014.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.60

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