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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.44, 12,031.08 and 2,474.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.44, 12,031.08 and 2,474.98 is: 3,712.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.44 : 12,031.08 = 2,474.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.44/12,031.08 = 2,474.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.44x = 12,031.08 × 2,474.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.44x = 29,776,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,776,682.38/8,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.14

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