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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.91, 12,382.16 and 2,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.91, 12,382.16 and 2,014.94 is: 3,022.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.91 : 12,382.16 = 2,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.91/12,382.16 = 2,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.91x = 12,382.16 × 2,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.91x = 24,949,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,949,299.40/8,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.36

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