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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.16, 12,022.56 and 2,467.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.16, 12,022.56 and 2,467.51 is: 3,701.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.16 : 12,022.56 = 2,467.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.16/12,022.56 = 2,467.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.16x = 12,022.56 × 2,467.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.16x = 29,665,756.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,665,756.97/8,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.67

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