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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.91, 12,020.73 and 2,466.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.91, 12,020.73 and 2,466.13 is: 3,699.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.91 : 12,020.73 = 2,466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.91/12,020.73 = 2,466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.91x = 12,020.73 × 2,466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.91x = 29,644,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,644,682.87/8,012.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.62

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