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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.26, 12,037.92 and 2,480.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.26, 12,037.92 and 2,480.03 is: 3,718.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.26 : 12,037.92 = 2,480.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.26/12,037.92 = 2,480.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.26x = 12,037.92 × 2,480.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.26x = 29,854,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,854,402.74/8,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.66

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