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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.84, 12,018.30 and 4,683.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.84, 12,018.30 and 4,683.93 is: 7,023.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.84 : 12,018.30 = 4,683.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.84/12,018.30 = 4,683.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.84x = 12,018.30 × 4,683.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.84x = 56,292,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,292,875.92/8,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.58

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