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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.05, 12,016.67 and 2,465.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.05, 12,016.67 and 2,465.85 is: 3,697.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.05 : 12,016.67 = 2,465.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.05/12,016.67 = 2,465.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.05x = 12,016.67 × 2,465.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.05x = 29,631,293.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,631,293.39/8,014.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.42

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