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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.96, 12,034.29 and 2,477.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.96, 12,034.29 and 2,477.79 is: 3,715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.96 : 12,034.29 = 2,477.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.96/12,034.29 = 2,477.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.96x = 12,034.29 × 2,477.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.96x = 29,818,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,818,443.42/8,025.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.25

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