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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.44, 12,029.58 and 2,473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.44, 12,029.58 and 2,473.98 is: 3,710.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.44 : 12,029.58 = 2,473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.44/12,029.58 = 2,473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.44x = 12,029.58 × 2,473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.44x = 29,760,940.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,760,940.33/8,020.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.64

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