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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.58, 12,035.94 and 2,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.58, 12,035.94 and 2,476.20 is: 3,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.58 : 12,035.94 = 2,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.58/12,035.94 = 2,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.58x = 12,035.94 × 2,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.58x = 29,803,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,803,373.10/8,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.48

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