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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.24, 12,031.08 and 2,473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.24, 12,031.08 and 2,473.66 is: 3,710.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.24 : 12,031.08 = 2,473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.24/12,031.08 = 2,473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.24x = 12,031.08 × 2,473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.24x = 29,760,801.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,760,801.35/8,020.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.71

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