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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.48, 12,034.10 and 2,477.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.48, 12,034.10 and 2,477.00 is: 3,715.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.48 : 12,034.10 = 2,477.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.48/12,034.10 = 2,477.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.48x = 12,034.10 × 2,477.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.48x = 29,808,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,808,501.98/8,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.16

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