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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.61, 12,024.71 and 2,468.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.61, 12,024.71 and 2,468.95 is: 3,703.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.61 : 12,024.71 = 2,468.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.61/12,024.71 = 2,468.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.61x = 12,024.71 × 2,468.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.61x = 29,688,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,688,413.53/8,015.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.82

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