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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.34, 12,029.93 and 2,473.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.34, 12,029.93 and 2,473.11 is: 3,709.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.34 : 12,029.93 = 2,473.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.34/12,029.93 = 2,473.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.34x = 12,029.93 × 2,473.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.34x = 29,751,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,751,327.82/8,020.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.49

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