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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.25, 12,042.44 and 2,481.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.25, 12,042.44 and 2,481.58 is: 3,722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.25 : 12,042.44 = 2,481.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.25/12,042.44 = 2,481.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.25x = 12,042.44 × 2,481.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.25x = 29,884,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,884,278.26/8,028.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.39

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