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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.46, 12,033.50 and 2,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.46, 12,033.50 and 2,473.52 is: 3,710.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.46 : 12,033.50 = 2,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.46/12,033.50 = 2,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.46x = 12,033.50 × 2,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.46x = 29,765,030.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,765,030.38/8,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.67

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