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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.73, 12,026.41 and 2,469.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.73, 12,026.41 and 2,469.95 is: 3,705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.73 : 12,026.41 = 2,469.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.73/12,026.41 = 2,469.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.73x = 12,026.41 × 2,469.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.73x = 29,704,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,704,631.38/8,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.33

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