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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.18, 12,035.88 and 2,476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.18, 12,035.88 and 2,476.96 is: 3,715.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.18 : 12,035.88 = 2,476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.18/12,035.88 = 2,476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.18x = 12,035.88 × 2,476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.18x = 29,812,393.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,812,393.32/8,023.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.78

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