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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.14, 12,028.81 and 2,473.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.14, 12,028.81 and 2,473.95 is: 3,709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.14 : 12,028.81 = 2,473.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.14/12,028.81 = 2,473.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.14x = 12,028.81 × 2,473.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.14x = 29,758,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,758,601.99/8,022.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.56

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