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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.68, 12,032.67 and 4,467.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.68, 12,032.67 and 4,467.90 is: 6,699.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.68 : 12,032.67 = 4,467.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.68/12,032.67 = 4,467.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.68x = 12,032.67 × 4,467.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.68x = 53,760,706.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,760,706.13/8,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.42

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