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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.64, 12,029.56 and 2,474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.64, 12,029.56 and 2,474.44 is: 3,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.64 : 12,029.56 = 2,474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.64/12,029.56 = 2,474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.64x = 12,029.56 × 2,474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.64x = 29,766,424.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,766,424.45/8,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.30

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