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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.08, 12,037.48 and 2,479.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.08, 12,037.48 and 2,479.94 is: 3,718.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.08 : 12,037.48 = 2,479.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.08/12,037.48 = 2,479.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.08x = 12,037.48 × 2,479.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.08x = 29,852,228.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,852,228.15/8,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.48

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