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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.14, 12,026.36 and 4,117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.14, 12,026.36 and 4,117.42 is: 6,178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.14 : 12,026.36 = 4,117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.14/12,026.36 = 4,117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.14x = 12,026.36 × 4,117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.14x = 49,517,575.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,517,575.19/8,015.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.01

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