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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.06, 12,013.53 and 2,462.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.06, 12,013.53 and 2,462.39 is: 3,693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.06 : 12,013.53 = 2,462.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.06/12,013.53 = 2,462.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.06x = 12,013.53 × 2,462.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.06x = 29,581,936.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,581,936.07/8,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.56

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