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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.39, 12,033.36 and 2,474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.39, 12,033.36 and 2,474.73 is: 3,712.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.39 : 12,033.36 = 2,474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.39/12,033.36 = 2,474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.39x = 12,033.36 × 2,474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.39x = 29,779,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,779,316.99/8,021.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.49

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