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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.70, 12,015.70 and 2,463.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.70, 12,015.70 and 2,463.51 is: 3,695.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.70 : 12,015.70 = 2,463.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.70/12,015.70 = 2,463.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.70x = 12,015.70 × 2,463.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.70x = 29,600,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,600,803.27/8,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.62

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