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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.52, 12,011.24 and 2,460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.52, 12,011.24 and 2,460.38 is: 3,690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.52 : 12,011.24 = 2,460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.52/12,011.24 = 2,460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.52x = 12,011.24 × 2,460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.52x = 29,552,142.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,552,142.31/8,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.09

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