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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.39, 12,020.74 and 2,468.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.39, 12,020.74 and 2,468.23 is: 3,701.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.39 : 12,020.74 = 2,468.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.39/12,020.74 = 2,468.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.39x = 12,020.74 × 2,468.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.39x = 29,669,914.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,669,914.87/8,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.16

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