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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.19, 12,021.38 and 2,466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.19, 12,021.38 and 2,466.32 is: 3,699.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.19 : 12,021.38 = 2,466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.19/12,021.38 = 2,466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.19x = 12,021.38 × 2,466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.19x = 29,648,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,648,608.16/8,013.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.98

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