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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.06, 12,028.62 and 2,472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.06, 12,028.62 and 2,472.23 is: 3,708.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.06 : 12,028.62 = 2,472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.06/12,028.62 = 2,472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.06x = 12,028.62 × 2,472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.06x = 29,737,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,737,455.08/8,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.35

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