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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.39, 12,021.46 and 2,466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.39, 12,021.46 and 2,466.62 is: 3,700.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.39 : 12,021.46 = 2,466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.39/12,021.46 = 2,466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.39x = 12,021.46 × 2,466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.39x = 29,652,397.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,652,397.55/8,013.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.36

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