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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.80, 12,034.02 and 2,474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.80, 12,034.02 and 2,474.96 is: 3,712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.80 : 12,034.02 = 2,474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.80/12,034.02 = 2,474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.80x = 12,034.02 × 2,474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.80x = 29,783,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,783,718.14/8,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.85

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