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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.32, 12,026.08 and 2,469.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.32, 12,026.08 and 2,469.43 is: 3,704.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.32 : 12,026.08 = 2,469.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.32/12,026.08 = 2,469.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.32x = 12,026.08 × 2,469.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.32x = 29,697,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,697,520.32/8,016.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.63

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