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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.05, 12,043.23 and 2,481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.05, 12,043.23 and 2,481.88 is: 3,723.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.05 : 12,043.23 = 2,481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.05/12,043.23 = 2,481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.05x = 12,043.23 × 2,481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.05x = 29,889,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,889,851.67/8,028.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.18

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