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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.08, 12,018.55 and 2,676.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.08, 12,018.55 and 2,676.11 is: 4,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.08 : 12,018.55 = 2,676.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.08/12,018.55 = 2,676.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.08x = 12,018.55 × 2,676.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.08x = 32,162,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162,961.84/8,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.31

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