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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.54, 12,033.70 and 3,214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.54, 12,033.70 and 3,214.49 is: 4,820.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.54 : 12,033.70 = 3,214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.54/12,033.70 = 3,214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.54x = 12,033.70 × 3,214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.54x = 38,682,140.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,682,140.11/8,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.48

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