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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.02, 12,032.90 and 2,474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.02, 12,032.90 and 2,474.26 is: 3,711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.02 : 12,032.90 = 2,474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.02/12,032.90 = 2,474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.02x = 12,032.90 × 2,474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.02x = 29,772,523.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,772,523.15/8,021.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.81

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