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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.02, 12,040.30 and 2,479.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.02, 12,040.30 and 2,479.55 is: 3,719.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.02 : 12,040.30 = 2,479.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.02/12,040.30 = 2,479.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.02x = 12,040.30 × 2,479.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.02x = 29,854,556.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,854,556.41/8,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.26

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