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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.19, 12,015.54 and 2,462.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.19, 12,015.54 and 2,462.99 is: 3,695.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.19 : 12,015.54 = 2,462.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.19/12,015.54 = 2,462.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.19x = 12,015.54 × 2,462.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.19x = 29,594,094.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594,094.79/8,009.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.02

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