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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.27, 12,037.98 and 2,480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.27, 12,037.98 and 2,480.08 is: 3,718.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.27 : 12,037.98 = 2,480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.27/12,037.98 = 2,480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.27x = 12,037.98 × 2,480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.27x = 29,855,153.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,855,153.44/8,028.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.75

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