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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.37, 12,037.86 and 2,476.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.37, 12,037.86 and 2,476.43 is: 3,715.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.37 : 12,037.86 = 2,476.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.37/12,037.86 = 2,476.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.37x = 12,037.86 × 2,476.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.37x = 29,810,857.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,810,857.45/8,024.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.04

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