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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.43, 12,021.99 and 2,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.43, 12,021.99 and 2,171.04 is: 3,256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.43 : 12,021.99 = 2,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.43/12,021.99 = 2,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.43x = 12,021.99 × 2,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.43x = 26,100,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,100,167.95/8,014.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.65

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