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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.68, 12,036.67 and 2,477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.68, 12,036.67 and 2,477.50 is: 3,716.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.68 : 12,036.67 = 2,477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.68/12,036.67 = 2,477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.68x = 12,036.67 × 2,477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.68x = 29,820,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,820,789.74/8,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.60

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