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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.93, 12,024.47 and 2,469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.93, 12,024.47 and 2,469.80 is: 3,704.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.93 : 12,024.47 = 2,469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.93/12,024.47 = 2,469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.93x = 12,024.47 × 2,469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.93x = 29,698,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,698,072.24/8,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.42

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