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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.17, 12,023.34 and 2,469.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.17, 12,023.34 and 2,469.05 is: 3,703.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.17 : 12,023.34 = 2,469.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.17/12,023.34 = 2,469.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.17x = 12,023.34 × 2,469.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.17x = 29,686,167.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,686,167.51/8,016.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.29

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