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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.67, 12,021.10 and 2,467.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.67, 12,021.10 and 2,467.55 is: 3,701.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.67 : 12,021.10 = 2,467.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.67/12,021.10 = 2,467.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.67x = 12,021.10 × 2,467.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.67x = 29,662,668.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,662,668.81/8,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.05

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