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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.89, 12,026.93 and 2,472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.89, 12,026.93 and 2,472.69 is: 3,707.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.89 : 12,026.93 = 2,472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.89/12,026.93 = 2,472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.89x = 12,026.93 × 2,472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.89x = 29,738,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,738,916.19/8,020.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.68

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