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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.66, 12,016.37 and 2,674.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.66, 12,016.37 and 2,674.41 is: 4,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.66 : 12,016.37 = 2,674.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.66/12,016.37 = 2,674.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.66x = 12,016.37 × 2,674.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.66x = 32,136,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,136,686.72/8,012.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.74

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