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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.51, 12,040.08 and 2,479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.51, 12,040.08 and 2,479.36 is: 3,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.51 : 12,040.08 = 2,479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.51/12,040.08 = 2,479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.51x = 12,040.08 × 2,479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.51x = 29,851,692.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,851,692.75/8,026.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.14

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