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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.66, 12,023.74 and 3,086.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.66, 12,023.74 and 3,086.62 is: 4,630.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.66 : 12,023.74 = 3,086.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.66/12,023.74 = 3,086.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.66x = 12,023.74 × 3,086.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.66x = 37,112,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112,716.36/8,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.60

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