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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.02, 12,034.40 and 2,475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.02, 12,034.40 and 2,475.26 is: 3,713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.02 : 12,034.40 = 2,475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.02/12,034.40 = 2,475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.02x = 12,034.40 × 2,475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.02x = 29,788,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,788,268.94/8,022.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.31

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