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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.30, 12,015.10 and 2,463.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.30, 12,015.10 and 2,463.11 is: 3,695.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.30 : 12,015.10 = 2,463.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.30/12,015.10 = 2,463.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.30x = 12,015.10 × 2,463.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.30x = 29,594,536.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594,536.84/8,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.02

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