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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.02, 12,015.38 and 2,463.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.02, 12,015.38 and 2,463.58 is: 3,695.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.02 : 12,015.38 = 2,463.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.02/12,015.38 = 2,463.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.02x = 12,015.38 × 2,463.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.02x = 29,600,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,600,849.86/8,010.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.48

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