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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.77, 12,382.17 and 2,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.77, 12,382.17 and 2,014.80 is: 3,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.77 : 12,382.17 = 2,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.77/12,382.17 = 2,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.77x = 12,382.17 × 2,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.77x = 24,947,596.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947,596.12/8,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.20

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