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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.14, 12,017.36 and 2,465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.14, 12,017.36 and 2,465.98 is: 3,697.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.14 : 12,017.36 = 2,465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.14/12,017.36 = 2,465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.14x = 12,017.36 × 2,465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.14x = 29,634,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,634,545.53/8,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.78

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