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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.98, 12,026.75 and 2,469.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.98, 12,026.75 and 2,469.15 is: 3,704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.98 : 12,026.75 = 2,469.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.98/12,026.75 = 2,469.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.98x = 12,026.75 × 2,469.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.98x = 29,695,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,695,837.42/8,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.12

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