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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.73, 12,034.07 and 2,476.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.73, 12,034.07 and 2,476.81 is: 3,713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.73 : 12,034.07 = 2,476.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.73/12,034.07 = 2,476.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.73x = 12,034.07 × 2,476.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.73x = 29,806,116.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,806,116.86/8,026.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.36

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