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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.48, 12,033.50 and 2,473.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.48, 12,033.50 and 2,473.65 is: 3,710.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.48 : 12,033.50 = 2,473.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.48/12,033.50 = 2,473.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.48x = 12,033.50 × 2,473.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.48x = 29,766,654.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,766,654.91/8,021.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.87

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