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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.09, 12,032.93 and 2,473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.09, 12,032.93 and 2,473.14 is: 3,710.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.09 : 12,032.93 = 2,473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.09/12,032.93 = 2,473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.09x = 12,032.93 × 2,473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.09x = 29,759,126.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,759,126.68/8,021.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.11

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