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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.04, 12,024.22 and 3,082.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.04, 12,024.22 and 3,082.35 is: 4,624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.04 : 12,024.22 = 3,082.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.04/12,024.22 = 3,082.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.04x = 12,024.22 × 3,082.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.04x = 37,062,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,062,906.35/8,014.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.75

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