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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.59, 12,032.96 and 2,473.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.59, 12,032.96 and 2,473.81 is: 3,711.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.59 : 12,032.96 = 2,473.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.59/12,032.96 = 2,473.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.59x = 12,032.96 × 2,473.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.59x = 29,767,214.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,767,214.33/8,020.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.35

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