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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.91, 12,023.67 and 2,468.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.91, 12,023.67 and 2,468.27 is: 3,702.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.91 : 12,023.67 = 2,468.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.91/12,023.67 = 2,468.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.91x = 12,023.67 × 2,468.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.91x = 29,677,603.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,677,603.83/8,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.80

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