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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.66, 12,030.64 and 2,473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.66, 12,030.64 and 2,473.46 is: 3,710.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.66 : 12,030.64 = 2,473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.66/12,030.64 = 2,473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.66x = 12,030.64 × 2,473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.66x = 29,757,306.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,757,306.81/8,019.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.54

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