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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.05, 12,016.22 and 2,464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.05, 12,016.22 and 2,464.16 is: 3,696.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.05 : 12,016.22 = 2,464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.05/12,016.22 = 2,464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.05x = 12,016.22 × 2,464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.05x = 29,609,857.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,609,857.00/8,011.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.12

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