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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.48, 12,035 and 2,474.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.48, 12,035 and 2,474.65 is: 3,712.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.48 : 12,035 = 2,474.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.48/12,035 = 2,474.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.48x = 12,035 × 2,474.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.48x = 29,782,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,782,412.75/8,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.37

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