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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.36, 12,043.16 and 2,481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.36, 12,043.16 and 2,481.68 is: 3,722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.36 : 12,043.16 = 2,481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.36/12,043.16 = 2,481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.36x = 12,043.16 × 2,481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.36x = 29,887,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,887,269.31/8,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.71

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