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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.75, 12,036.35 and 2,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.75, 12,036.35 and 2,476.60 is: 3,714.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.75 : 12,036.35 = 2,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.75/12,036.35 = 2,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.75x = 12,036.35 × 2,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.75x = 29,809,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,809,200.51/8,024.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.66

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