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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.93, 12,016.65 and 2,463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.93, 12,016.65 and 2,463.68 is: 3,696.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.93 : 12,016.65 = 2,463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.93/12,016.65 = 2,463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.93x = 12,016.65 × 2,463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.93x = 29,605,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,605,180.27/8,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.06

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