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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.45, 12,015.68 and 2,463.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.45, 12,015.68 and 2,463.75 is: 3,695.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.45 : 12,015.68 = 2,463.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.45/12,015.68 = 2,463.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.45x = 12,015.68 × 2,463.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.45x = 29,603,619.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,603,619.28/8,010.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.63

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