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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.33, 12,022.91 and 2,749.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.33, 12,022.91 and 2,749.90 is: 4,125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.33 : 12,022.91 = 2,749.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.33/12,022.91 = 2,749.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.33x = 12,022.91 × 2,749.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.33x = 33,061,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061,781.52/8,014.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.33

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