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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.85, 12,024.05 and 2,469.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.85, 12,024.05 and 2,469.15 is: 3,703.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.85 : 12,024.05 = 2,469.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.85/12,024.05 = 2,469.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.85x = 12,024.05 × 2,469.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.85x = 29,689,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,689,170.71/8,015.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.81

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