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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.57, 12,015.88 and 2,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.57, 12,015.88 and 2,463.88 is: 3,695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.57 : 12,015.88 = 2,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.57/12,015.88 = 2,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.57x = 12,015.88 × 2,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.57x = 29,605,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,605,669.81/8,010.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.83

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