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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.73, 12,016.38 and 2,463.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.73, 12,016.38 and 2,463.57 is: 3,695.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.73 : 12,016.38 = 2,463.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.73/12,016.38 = 2,463.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.73x = 12,016.38 × 2,463.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.73x = 29,603,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,603,193.28/8,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.90

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