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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.01, 12,040.83 and 2,479.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.01, 12,040.83 and 2,479.86 is: 3,719.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.01 : 12,040.83 = 2,479.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.01/12,040.83 = 2,479.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.01x = 12,040.83 × 2,479.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.01x = 29,859,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,859,572.68/8,027.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.89

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