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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.04, 12,030.01 and 2,473.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.04, 12,030.01 and 2,473.54 is: 3,709.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.04 : 12,030.01 = 2,473.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.04/12,030.01 = 2,473.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.04x = 12,030.01 × 2,473.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.04x = 29,756,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,756,710.94/8,021.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.83

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