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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.13, 12,023.85 and 2,466.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.13, 12,023.85 and 2,466.99 is: 3,700.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.13 : 12,023.85 = 2,466.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.13/12,023.85 = 2,466.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.13x = 12,023.85 × 2,466.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.13x = 29,662,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,662,717.71/8,015.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.84

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