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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.43, 12,032.16 and 2,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.43, 12,032.16 and 2,474.74 is: 3,711.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.43 : 12,032.16 = 2,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.43/12,032.16 = 2,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.43x = 12,032.16 × 2,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.43x = 29,776,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,776,467.64/8,022.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.65

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