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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.14, 12,036.33 and 2,479.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.14, 12,036.33 and 2,479.45 is: 3,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.14 : 12,036.33 = 2,479.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.14/12,036.33 = 2,479.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.14x = 12,036.33 × 2,479.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.14x = 29,843,448.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,843,448.33/8,027.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.82

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