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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.69, 12,008.24 and 5,670.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.69, 12,008.24 and 5,670.84 is: 8,496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.69 : 12,008.24 = 5,670.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.69/12,008.24 = 5,670.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.69x = 12,008.24 × 5,670.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.69x = 68,096,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,096,807.72/8,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.50

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