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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.19, 12,022.42 and 2,467.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.19, 12,022.42 and 2,467.99 is: 3,702.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.19 : 12,022.42 = 2,467.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.19/12,022.42 = 2,467.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.19x = 12,022.42 × 2,467.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.19x = 29,671,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,671,212.34/8,014.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.33

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