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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.41, 12,044.43 and 2,481.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.41, 12,044.43 and 2,481.57 is: 3,722.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.41 : 12,044.43 = 2,481.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.41/12,044.43 = 2,481.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.41x = 12,044.43 × 2,481.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.41x = 29,889,096.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,889,096.16/8,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.92

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