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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.51, 12,035.58 and 2,476.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.51, 12,035.58 and 2,476.36 is: 3,714.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.51 : 12,035.58 = 2,476.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.51/12,035.58 = 2,476.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.51x = 12,035.58 × 2,476.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.51x = 29,804,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,804,428.89/8,023.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.64

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