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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.79, 12,033.39 and 2,474.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.79, 12,033.39 and 2,474.63 is: 3,711.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.79 : 12,033.39 = 2,474.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.79/12,033.39 = 2,474.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.79x = 12,033.39 × 2,474.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.79x = 29,778,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,778,187.90/8,022.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.70

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