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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.45, 12,017.18 and 2,464.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.45, 12,017.18 and 2,464.75 is: 3,697.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.45 : 12,017.18 = 2,464.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.45/12,017.18 = 2,464.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.45x = 12,017.18 × 2,464.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.45x = 29,619,344.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,619,344.41/8,011.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.13

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