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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.05, 12,037.14 and 2,476.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.05, 12,037.14 and 2,476.29 is: 3,713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.05 : 12,037.14 = 2,476.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.05/12,037.14 = 2,476.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.05x = 12,037.14 × 2,476.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.05x = 29,807,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,807,449.41/8,026.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.84

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