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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.78, 12,017.32 and 2,464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.78, 12,017.32 and 2,464.60 is: 3,697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.78 : 12,017.32 = 2,464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.78/12,017.32 = 2,464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.78x = 12,017.32 × 2,464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.78x = 29,617,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,617,886.87/8,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.25

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