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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.66, 12,032.14 and 2,474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.66, 12,032.14 and 2,474.46 is: 3,712.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.66 : 12,032.14 = 2,474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.66/12,032.14 = 2,474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.66x = 12,032.14 × 2,474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.66x = 29,773,049.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,773,049.14/8,020.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.04

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