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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.09, 12,043.44 and 2,480.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.09, 12,043.44 and 2,480.14 is: 3,720.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.09 : 12,043.44 = 2,480.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.09/12,043.44 = 2,480.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.09x = 12,043.44 × 2,480.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.09x = 29,869,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,869,417.28/8,028.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.61

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