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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.59, 12,037.06 and 2,476.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.59, 12,037.06 and 2,476.81 is: 3,715.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.59 : 12,037.06 = 2,476.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.59/12,037.06 = 2,476.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.59x = 12,037.06 × 2,476.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.59x = 29,813,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,813,528.72/8,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.73

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