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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.62, 12,036.74 and 2,475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.62, 12,036.74 and 2,475.68 is: 3,713.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.62 : 12,036.74 = 2,475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.62/12,036.74 = 2,475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.62x = 12,036.74 × 2,475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.62x = 29,799,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,799,134.20/8,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.93

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