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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.06, 12,016.23 and 2,463.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.06, 12,016.23 and 2,463.87 is: 3,696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.06 : 12,016.23 = 2,463.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.06/12,016.23 = 2,463.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.06x = 12,016.23 × 2,463.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.06x = 29,606,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,606,428.61/8,010.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.16

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