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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.70, 12,039.48 and 2,479.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.70, 12,039.48 and 2,479.46 is: 3,719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.70 : 12,039.48 = 2,479.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.70/12,039.48 = 2,479.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.70x = 12,039.48 × 2,479.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.70x = 29,851,409.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,851,409.08/8,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.01

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