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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.46, 12,036.50 and 2,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.46, 12,036.50 and 2,475.52 is: 3,713.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.46 : 12,036.50 = 2,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.46/12,036.50 = 2,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.46x = 12,036.50 × 2,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.46x = 29,796,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,796,596.48/8,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.68

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