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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.98, 12,036.14 and 2,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.98, 12,036.14 and 2,476.20 is: 3,714.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.98 : 12,036.14 = 2,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.98/12,036.14 = 2,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.98x = 12,036.14 × 2,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.98x = 29,803,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,803,877.49/8,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.82

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