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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.56, 12,037.98 and 2,478.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.56, 12,037.98 and 2,478.37 is: 3,717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.56 : 12,037.98 = 2,478.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.56/12,037.98 = 2,478.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.56x = 12,037.98 × 2,478.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.56x = 29,834,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,834,568.49/8,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.91

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