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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.68, 12,020.16 and 2,466.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.68, 12,020.16 and 2,466.49 is: 3,700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.68 : 12,020.16 = 2,466.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.68/12,020.16 = 2,466.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.68x = 12,020.16 × 2,466.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.68x = 29,647,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,647,606.18/8,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.08

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