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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.02, 12,023.90 and 2,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.02, 12,023.90 and 2,468.24 is: 3,702.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.02 : 12,023.90 = 2,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.02/12,023.90 = 2,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.02x = 12,023.90 × 2,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.02x = 29,677,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,677,870.94/8,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.78

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