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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.54, 12,036 and 2,476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.54, 12,036 and 2,476.38 is: 3,714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.54 : 12,036 = 2,476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.54/12,036 = 2,476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.54x = 12,036 × 2,476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.54x = 29,805,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,805,709.68/8,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.32

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