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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.53, 12,021.80 and 3,334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.53, 12,021.80 and 3,334.45 is: 5,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.53 : 12,021.80 = 3,334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.53/12,021.80 = 3,334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.53x = 12,021.80 × 3,334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.53x = 40,086,091.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,086,091.01/8,014.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.68

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