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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.77, 12,040.07 and 2,479.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.77, 12,040.07 and 2,479.49 is: 3,719.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.77 : 12,040.07 = 2,479.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.77/12,040.07 = 2,479.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.77x = 12,040.07 × 2,479.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.77x = 29,853,160.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,853,160.57/8,026.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.20

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