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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.51, 12,034.08 and 2,475.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.51, 12,034.08 and 2,475.36 is: 3,713.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.51 : 12,034.08 = 2,475.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.51/12,034.08 = 2,475.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.51x = 12,034.08 × 2,475.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.51x = 29,788,680.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,788,680.27/8,022.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.14

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