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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.51, 12,037.08 and 2,477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.51, 12,037.08 and 2,477.36 is: 3,716.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.51 : 12,037.08 = 2,477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.51/12,037.08 = 2,477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.51x = 12,037.08 × 2,477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.51x = 29,820,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,820,180.51/8,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.14

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