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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.65, 12,034.56 and 2,477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.65, 12,034.56 and 2,477.02 is: 3,715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.65 : 12,034.56 = 2,477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.65/12,034.56 = 2,477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.65x = 12,034.56 × 2,477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.65x = 29,809,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,809,845.81/8,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.25

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