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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.08, 12,013.02 and 4,544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.08, 12,013.02 and 4,544.04 is: 6,811.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.08 : 12,013.02 = 4,544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.08/12,013.02 = 4,544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.08x = 12,013.02 × 4,544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.08x = 54,587,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,587,643.40/8,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.47

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