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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.27, 12,030.49 and 2,475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.27, 12,030.49 and 2,475.07 is: 3,711.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.27 : 12,030.49 = 2,475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.27/12,030.49 = 2,475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.27x = 12,030.49 × 2,475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.27x = 29,776,304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,776,304.88/8,023.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.24

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