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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.68, 12,023.63 and 2,467.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.68, 12,023.63 and 2,467.83 is: 3,702.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.68 : 12,023.63 = 2,467.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.68/12,023.63 = 2,467.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.68x = 12,023.63 × 2,467.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.68x = 29,672,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,672,262.48/8,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.24

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