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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.16, 12,034.38 and 2,475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.16, 12,034.38 and 2,475.96 is: 3,714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.16 : 12,034.38 = 2,475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.16/12,034.38 = 2,475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.16x = 12,034.38 × 2,475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.16x = 29,796,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,796,643.50/8,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.29

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