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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.79, 12,032.76 and 2,473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.79, 12,032.76 and 2,473.19 is: 3,710.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.79 : 12,032.76 = 2,473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.79/12,032.76 = 2,473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.79x = 12,032.76 × 2,473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.79x = 29,759,301.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,759,301.70/8,020.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.27

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