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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.55, 12,023.34 and 2,466.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.55, 12,023.34 and 2,466.86 is: 3,700.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.55 : 12,023.34 = 2,466.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.55/12,023.34 = 2,466.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.55x = 12,023.34 × 2,466.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.55x = 29,659,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,659,827.14/8,014.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.75

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