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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.93, 12,011.93 and 5,801.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.93, 12,011.93 and 5,801.22 is: 8,694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.93 : 12,011.93 = 5,801.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.93/12,011.93 = 5,801.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.93x = 12,011.93 × 5,801.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.93x = 69,683,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,683,841.30/8,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,694.25

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