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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.82, 12,024.05 and 2,749.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.82, 12,024.05 and 2,749.61 is: 4,125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.82 : 12,024.05 = 2,749.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.82/12,024.05 = 2,749.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.82x = 12,024.05 × 2,749.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.82x = 33,061,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061,464.43/8,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.04

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