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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.84, 12,033.33 and 2,474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.84, 12,033.33 and 2,474.06 is: 3,711.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.84 : 12,033.33 = 2,474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.84/12,033.33 = 2,474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.84x = 12,033.33 × 2,474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.84x = 29,771,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,771,180.42/8,020.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.73

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