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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.91, 12,026.90 and 4,317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.91, 12,026.90 and 4,317.06 is: 6,478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.91 : 12,026.90 = 4,317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.91/12,026.90 = 4,317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.91x = 12,026.90 × 4,317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.91x = 51,920,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,920,859.71/8,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.03

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