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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.02, 12,033.54 and 2,476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.02, 12,033.54 and 2,476.32 is: 3,714.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.02 : 12,033.54 = 2,476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.02/12,033.54 = 2,476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.02x = 12,033.54 × 2,476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.02x = 29,798,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,798,895.77/8,023.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.17

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