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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.67, 12,024.10 and 2,469.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.67, 12,024.10 and 2,469.55 is: 3,704.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.67 : 12,024.10 = 2,469.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.67/12,024.10 = 2,469.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.67x = 12,024.10 × 2,469.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.67x = 29,694,116.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,694,116.16/8,016.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.05

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