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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.30, 12,033.27 and 2,474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.30, 12,033.27 and 2,474.46 is: 3,712.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.30 : 12,033.27 = 2,474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.30/12,033.27 = 2,474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.30x = 12,033.27 × 2,474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.30x = 29,775,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,775,845.28/8,021.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.10

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