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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.79, 12,036.39 and 2,476.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.79, 12,036.39 and 2,476.63 is: 3,714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.79 : 12,036.39 = 2,476.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.79/12,036.39 = 2,476.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.79x = 12,036.39 × 2,476.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.79x = 29,809,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,809,684.57/8,024.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.70

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