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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.41, 12,022.75 and 2,468.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.41, 12,022.75 and 2,468.21 is: 3,702.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.41 : 12,022.75 = 2,468.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.41/12,022.75 = 2,468.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.41x = 12,022.75 × 2,468.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.41x = 29,674,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,674,611.66/8,014.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.66

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