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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.92, 12,035.98 and 2,476.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.92, 12,035.98 and 2,476.05 is: 3,714.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.92 : 12,035.98 = 2,476.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.92/12,035.98 = 2,476.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.92x = 12,035.98 × 2,476.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.92x = 29,801,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,801,682.09/8,022.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.57

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