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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.84, 12,032.56 and 2,472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.84, 12,032.56 and 2,472.89 is: 3,709.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.84 : 12,032.56 = 2,472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.84/12,032.56 = 2,472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.84x = 12,032.56 × 2,472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.84x = 29,755,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,755,197.30/8,020.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.74

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