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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.86, 12,034.62 and 2,476.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.86, 12,034.62 and 2,476.26 is: 3,714.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.86 : 12,034.62 = 2,476.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.86/12,034.62 = 2,476.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.86x = 12,034.62 × 2,476.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.86x = 29,800,848.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,800,848.12/8,022.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.49

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