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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.28, 12,007.17 and 4,892.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.28, 12,007.17 and 4,892.81 is: 7,330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.28 : 12,007.17 = 4,892.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.28/12,007.17 = 4,892.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.28x = 12,007.17 × 4,892.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.28x = 58,748,741.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,748,741.41/8,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.51

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