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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.27, 12,018.27 and 2,464.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.27, 12,018.27 and 2,464.49 is: 3,697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.27 : 12,018.27 = 2,464.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.27/12,018.27 = 2,464.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.27x = 12,018.27 × 2,464.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.27x = 29,618,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618,833.82/8,011.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.15

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