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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.82, 12,022.10 and 3,085.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.82, 12,022.10 and 3,085.53 is: 4,628.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.82 : 12,022.10 = 3,085.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.82/12,022.10 = 3,085.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.82x = 12,022.10 × 3,085.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.82x = 37,094,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,094,550.21/8,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.24

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