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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.04, 12,033 and 2,475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.04, 12,033 and 2,475.54 is: 3,712.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.04 : 12,033 = 2,475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.04/12,033 = 2,475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.04x = 12,033 × 2,475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.04x = 29,788,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,788,172.82/8,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.83

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