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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.55, 12,017.42 and 2,466.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.55, 12,017.42 and 2,466.35 is: 3,698.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.55 : 12,017.42 = 2,466.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.55/12,017.42 = 2,466.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.55x = 12,017.42 × 2,466.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.55x = 29,639,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,639,151.49/8,014.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.17

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