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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.05, 12,036.60 and 2,476.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.05, 12,036.60 and 2,476.98 is: 3,716.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.05 : 12,036.60 = 2,476.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.05/12,036.60 = 2,476.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.05x = 12,036.60 × 2,476.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.05x = 29,814,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,814,417.47/8,023.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.10

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