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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.70, 12,032.65 and 2,476.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.70, 12,032.65 and 2,476.51 is: 3,713.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.70 : 12,032.65 = 2,476.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.70/12,032.65 = 2,476.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.70x = 12,032.65 × 2,476.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.70x = 29,798,978.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,798,978.05/8,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.41

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