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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.14, 12,020.09 and 2,676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.14, 12,020.09 and 2,676.88 is: 4,014.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.14 : 12,020.09 = 2,676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.14/12,020.09 = 2,676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.14x = 12,020.09 × 2,676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.14x = 32,176,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,176,295.08/8,015.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.44

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