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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.05, 12,018.16 and 2,466.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.05, 12,018.16 and 2,466.85 is: 3,698.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.05 : 12,018.16 = 2,466.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.05/12,018.16 = 2,466.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.05x = 12,018.16 × 2,466.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.05x = 29,646,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,646,998.00/8,015.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.92

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