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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.86, 12,034.49 and 2,401.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.86, 12,034.49 and 2,401.45 is: 3,601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.86 : 12,034.49 = 2,401.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.86/12,034.49 = 2,401.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.86x = 12,034.49 × 2,401.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.86x = 28,900,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,900,183.92/8,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.78

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