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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.06, 12,009.93 and 2,460.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.06, 12,009.93 and 2,460.47 is: 3,689.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.06 : 12,009.93 = 2,460.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.06/12,009.93 = 2,460.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.06x = 12,009.93 × 2,460.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.06x = 29,550,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,550,072.47/8,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.58

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