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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.14, 12,023.91 and 2,467.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.14, 12,023.91 and 2,467.26 is: 3,701.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.14 : 12,023.91 = 2,467.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.14/12,023.91 = 2,467.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.14x = 12,023.91 × 2,467.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.14x = 29,666,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,666,112.19/8,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.72

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