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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.05, 12,022.12 and 2,468.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.05, 12,022.12 and 2,468.58 is: 3,702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.05 : 12,022.12 = 2,468.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.05/12,022.12 = 2,468.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.05x = 12,022.12 × 2,468.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.05x = 29,677,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,677,522.99/8,015.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.72

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