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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.98, 12,033.35 and 2,476.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.98, 12,033.35 and 2,476.50 is: 3,714.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.98 : 12,033.35 = 2,476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.98/12,033.35 = 2,476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.98x = 12,033.35 × 2,476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.98x = 29,800,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,800,627.55/8,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.41

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