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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.06, 12,037.24 and 2,477.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.06, 12,037.24 and 2,477.88 is: 3,717.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.06 : 12,037.24 = 2,477.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.06/12,037.24 = 2,477.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.06x = 12,037.24 × 2,477.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.06x = 29,826,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,826,763.68/8,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.17

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