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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.45, 12,027.77 and 2,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.45, 12,027.77 and 2,473.26 is: 3,708.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.45 : 12,027.77 = 2,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.45/12,027.77 = 2,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.45x = 12,027.77 × 2,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.45x = 29,747,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,747,768.15/8,021.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.53

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