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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.92, 12,028.82 and 2,476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.92, 12,028.82 and 2,476.08 is: 3,714.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.92 : 12,028.82 = 2,476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.92/12,028.82 = 2,476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.92x = 12,028.82 × 2,476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.92x = 29,784,320.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,784,320.63/8,018.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.26

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