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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.43, 12,017.57 and 2,468.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.43, 12,017.57 and 2,468.58 is: 3,703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.43 : 12,017.57 = 2,468.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.43/12,017.57 = 2,468.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.43x = 12,017.57 × 2,468.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.43x = 29,666,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,666,275.54/8,011.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.00

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