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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.65, 12,041.13 and 2,480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.65, 12,041.13 and 2,480.48 is: 3,721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.65 : 12,041.13 = 2,480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.65/12,041.13 = 2,480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.65x = 12,041.13 × 2,480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.65x = 29,867,782.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,867,782.14/8,026.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.08

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