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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.10, 12,013.41 and 2,462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.10, 12,013.41 and 2,462.22 is: 3,693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.10 : 12,013.41 = 2,462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.10/12,013.41 = 2,462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.10x = 12,013.41 × 2,462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.10x = 29,579,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,579,658.37/8,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.26

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