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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.95, 12,017.93 and 2,465.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.95, 12,017.93 and 2,465.25 is: 3,697.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.95 : 12,017.93 = 2,465.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.95/12,017.93 = 2,465.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.95x = 12,017.93 × 2,465.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.95x = 29,627,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,627,189.61/8,011.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.88

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