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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.09, 12,034.43 and 2,474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.09, 12,034.43 and 2,474.14 is: 3,711.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.09 : 12,034.43 = 2,474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.09/12,034.43 = 2,474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.09x = 12,034.43 × 2,474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.09x = 29,774,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,774,864.64/8,022.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.61

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