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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.01, 12,024.08 and 2,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.01, 12,024.08 and 2,469.40 is: 3,704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.01 : 12,024.08 = 2,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.01/12,024.08 = 2,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.01x = 12,024.08 × 2,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.01x = 29,692,263.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,692,263.15/8,016.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.12

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