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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.41, 12,027.09 and 2,820.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.41, 12,027.09 and 2,820.27 is: 4,232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.41 : 12,027.09 = 2,820.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.41/12,027.09 = 2,820.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.41x = 12,027.09 × 2,820.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.41x = 33,919,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,919,641.11/8,014.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.33

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