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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010, 12,016.55 and 2,462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010, 12,016.55 and 2,462.36 is: 3,694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010 : 12,016.55 = 2,462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010/12,016.55 = 2,462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010x = 12,016.55 × 2,462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010x = 29,588,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,588,999.66/8,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.01

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