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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.99, 12,037.09 and 2,477.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.99, 12,037.09 and 2,477.77 is: 3,716.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.99 : 12,037.09 = 2,477.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.99/12,037.09 = 2,477.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.99x = 12,037.09 × 2,477.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.99x = 29,825,074.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,825,074.11/8,023.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.99

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