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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.83, 12,033.09 and 2,475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.83, 12,033.09 and 2,475.05 is: 3,712.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.83 : 12,033.09 = 2,475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.83/12,033.09 = 2,475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.83x = 12,033.09 × 2,475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.83x = 29,782,529.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,782,529.49/8,021.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.68

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