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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.37, 12,015.20 and 2,463.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.37, 12,015.20 and 2,463.17 is: 3,695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.37 : 12,015.20 = 2,463.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.37/12,015.20 = 2,463.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.37x = 12,015.20 × 2,463.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.37x = 29,595,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,595,426.27/8,009.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.10

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