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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.52, 12,016.32 and 2,463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.52, 12,016.32 and 2,463.52 is: 3,695.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.52 : 12,016.32 = 2,463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.52/12,016.32 = 2,463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.52x = 12,016.32 × 2,463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.52x = 29,602,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,602,444.65/8,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.45

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