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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.44, 12,043.08 and 2,481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.44, 12,043.08 and 2,481.04 is: 3,722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.44 : 12,043.08 = 2,481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.44/12,043.08 = 2,481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.44x = 12,043.08 × 2,481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.44x = 29,879,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,879,363.20/8,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.15

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