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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.36, 12,035.68 and 2,476.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.36, 12,035.68 and 2,476.70 is: 3,715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.36 : 12,035.68 = 2,476.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.36/12,035.68 = 2,476.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.36x = 12,035.68 × 2,476.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.36x = 29,808,768.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,808,768.66/8,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.25

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