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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.42, 12,017.33 and 2,464.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.42, 12,017.33 and 2,464.81 is: 3,697.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.42 : 12,017.33 = 2,464.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.42/12,017.33 = 2,464.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.42x = 12,017.33 × 2,464.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.42x = 29,620,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,620,469.63/8,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.28

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