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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.94, 12,024.33 and 2,473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.94, 12,024.33 and 2,473.08 is: 3,709.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.94 : 12,024.33 = 2,473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.94/12,024.33 = 2,473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.94x = 12,024.33 × 2,473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.94x = 29,737,130.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,737,130.04/8,015.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.75

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