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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.45, 12,016.83 and 2,464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.45, 12,016.83 and 2,464.26 is: 3,696.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.45 : 12,016.83 = 2,464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.45/12,016.83 = 2,464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.45x = 12,016.83 × 2,464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.45x = 29,612,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,612,593.50/8,010.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.75

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