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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.24, 12,032.58 and 2,474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.24, 12,032.58 and 2,474.66 is: 3,712.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.24 : 12,032.58 = 2,474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.24/12,032.58 = 2,474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.24x = 12,032.58 × 2,474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.24x = 29,776,544.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,776,544.42/8,021.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.21

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