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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.30, 12,029.56 and 2,473.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.30, 12,029.56 and 2,473.21 is: 3,710.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.30 : 12,029.56 = 2,473.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.30/12,029.56 = 2,473.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.30x = 12,029.56 × 2,473.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.30x = 29,751,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,751,617.02/8,019.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.00

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