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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.45, 12,015.33 and 2,463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.45, 12,015.33 and 2,463.26 is: 3,695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.45 : 12,015.33 = 2,463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.45/12,015.33 = 2,463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.45x = 12,015.33 × 2,463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.45x = 29,596,880.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,596,880.05/8,009.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.25

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