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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.95, 12,026.34 and 4,508.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.95, 12,026.34 and 4,508.73 is: 6,765.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.95 : 12,026.34 = 4,508.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.95/12,026.34 = 4,508.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.95x = 12,026.34 × 4,508.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.95x = 54,223,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,223,519.95/8,014.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.30

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