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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.30, 12,034.77 and 2,475.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.30, 12,034.77 and 2,475.46 is: 3,713.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.30 : 12,034.77 = 2,475.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.30/12,034.77 = 2,475.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.30x = 12,034.77 × 2,475.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.30x = 29,791,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,791,591.74/8,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.60

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