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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.54, 12,015.45 and 2,463.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.54, 12,015.45 and 2,463.35 is: 3,695.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.54 : 12,015.45 = 2,463.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.54/12,015.45 = 2,463.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.54x = 12,015.45 × 2,463.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.54x = 29,598,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,598,198.68/8,009.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.37

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