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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.41, 12,021.42 and 2,466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.41, 12,021.42 and 2,466.77 is: 3,700.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.41 : 12,021.42 = 2,466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.41/12,021.42 = 2,466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.41x = 12,021.42 × 2,466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.41x = 29,654,018.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,654,018.11/8,013.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.55

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