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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.70, 12,017.19 and 2,464.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.70, 12,017.19 and 2,464.51 is: 3,697.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.70 : 12,017.19 = 2,464.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.70/12,017.19 = 2,464.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.70x = 12,017.19 × 2,464.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.70x = 29,616,412.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,616,412.52/8,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.11

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