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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.72, 12,016.88 and 2,463.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.72, 12,016.88 and 2,463.85 is: 3,696.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.72 : 12,016.88 = 2,463.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.72/12,016.88 = 2,463.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.72x = 12,016.88 × 2,463.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.72x = 29,607,783.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,607,783.31/8,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.48

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