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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.42, 12,030.26 and 2,473.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.42, 12,030.26 and 2,473.21 is: 3,710.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.42 : 12,030.26 = 2,473.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.42/12,030.26 = 2,473.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.42x = 12,030.26 × 2,473.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.42x = 29,753,359.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,753,359.33/8,019.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.16

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