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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.22, 12,022.29 and 3,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.22, 12,022.29 and 3,337.40 is: 5,006.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.22 : 12,022.29 = 3,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.22/12,022.29 = 3,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.22x = 12,022.29 × 3,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.22x = 40,123,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,123,151.66/8,014.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.50

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