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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.67, 12,029.87 and 2,473.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.67, 12,029.87 and 2,473.59 is: 3,710.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.67 : 12,029.87 = 2,473.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.67/12,029.87 = 2,473.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.67x = 12,029.87 × 2,473.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.67x = 29,756,935.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,756,935.85/8,020.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.03

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