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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.28, 12,024.24 and 2,468.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.28, 12,024.24 and 2,468.64 is: 3,703.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.28 : 12,024.24 = 2,468.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.28/12,024.24 = 2,468.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.28x = 12,024.24 × 2,468.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.28x = 29,683,519.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,683,519.83/8,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.37

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