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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.01, 12,014.42 and 6,166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.01, 12,014.42 and 6,166.89 is: 9,240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.01 : 12,014.42 = 6,166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.01/12,014.42 = 6,166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.01x = 12,014.42 × 6,166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.01x = 74,091,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,091,575.72/8,018.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.64

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