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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.01, 12,036.33 and 2,476.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.01, 12,036.33 and 2,476.86 is: 3,715.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.01 : 12,036.33 = 2,476.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.01/12,036.33 = 2,476.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.01x = 12,036.33 × 2,476.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.01x = 29,812,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,812,304.32/8,024.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.39

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