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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.36, 12,037.16 and 2,477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.36, 12,037.16 and 2,477.68 is: 3,716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.36 : 12,037.16 = 2,477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.36/12,037.16 = 2,477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.36x = 12,037.16 × 2,477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.36x = 29,824,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824,230.59/8,024.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.71

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