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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.78, 12,014.33 and 2,462.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.78, 12,014.33 and 2,462.59 is: 3,694.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.78 : 12,014.33 = 2,462.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.78/12,014.33 = 2,462.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.78x = 12,014.33 × 2,462.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.78x = 29,586,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,586,392.74/8,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.24

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