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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.51, 12,043.08 and 2,481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.51, 12,043.08 and 2,481.36 is: 3,722.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.51 : 12,043.08 = 2,481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.51/12,043.08 = 2,481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.51x = 12,043.08 × 2,481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.51x = 29,883,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,883,216.99/8,028.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.14

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