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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.62, 12,031.02 and 2,475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.62, 12,031.02 and 2,475.44 is: 3,711.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.62 : 12,031.02 = 2,475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.62/12,031.02 = 2,475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.62x = 12,031.02 × 2,475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.62x = 29,782,068.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,782,068.15/8,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.80

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