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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.44, 12,034.86 and 2,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.44, 12,034.86 and 2,474.56 is: 3,712.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.44 : 12,034.86 = 2,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.44/12,034.86 = 2,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.44x = 12,034.86 × 2,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.44x = 29,780,983.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,780,983.16/8,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.67

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