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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.57, 12,015.87 and 2,463.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.57, 12,015.87 and 2,463.39 is: 3,695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.57 : 12,015.87 = 2,463.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.57/12,015.87 = 2,463.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.57x = 12,015.87 × 2,463.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.57x = 29,599,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,599,774.00/8,009.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.55

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