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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.64, 12,032.55 and 2,476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.64, 12,032.55 and 2,476.46 is: 3,713.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.64 : 12,032.55 = 2,476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.64/12,032.55 = 2,476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.64x = 12,032.55 × 2,476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.64x = 29,798,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,798,068.61/8,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.32

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