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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.26, 12,019.88 and 2,170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.26, 12,019.88 and 2,170.10 is: 3,254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.26 : 12,019.88 = 2,170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.26/12,019.88 = 2,170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.26x = 12,019.88 × 2,170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.26x = 26,084,341.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,084,341.59/8,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.74

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