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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.32, 12,029.72 and 2,474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.32, 12,029.72 and 2,474.82 is: 3,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.32 : 12,029.72 = 2,474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.32/12,029.72 = 2,474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.32x = 12,029.72 × 2,474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.32x = 29,771,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,771,379.28/8,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.61

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