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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.25, 12,016.91 and 2,462.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.25, 12,016.91 and 2,462.61 is: 3,694.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.25 : 12,016.91 = 2,462.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.25/12,016.91 = 2,462.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.25x = 12,016.91 × 2,462.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.25x = 29,592,962.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,592,962.74/8,010.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.39

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