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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.07, 12,013.60 and 2,462.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.07, 12,013.60 and 2,462.29 is: 3,693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.07 : 12,013.60 = 2,462.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.07/12,013.60 = 2,462.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.07x = 12,013.60 × 2,462.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.07x = 29,580,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,580,967.14/8,009.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.43

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