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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.04, 12,031.51 and 2,474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.04, 12,031.51 and 2,474.54 is: 3,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.04 : 12,031.51 = 2,474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.04/12,031.51 = 2,474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.04x = 12,031.51 × 2,474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.04x = 29,772,452.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,772,452.76/8,022.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.33

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