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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.90, 12,017.40 and 2,464.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.90, 12,017.40 and 2,464.62 is: 3,697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.90 : 12,017.40 = 2,464.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.90/12,017.40 = 2,464.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.90x = 12,017.40 × 2,464.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.90x = 29,618,324.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618,324.39/8,010.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.25

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