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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.25, 12,039.44 and 2,479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.25, 12,039.44 and 2,479.58 is: 3,719.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.25 : 12,039.44 = 2,479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.25/12,039.44 = 2,479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.25x = 12,039.44 × 2,479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.25x = 29,852,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,852,682.04/8,026.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.38

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