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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.54, 12,043.96 and 2,482.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.54, 12,043.96 and 2,482.37 is: 3,723.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.54 : 12,043.96 = 2,482.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.54/12,043.96 = 2,482.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.54x = 12,043.96 × 2,482.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.54x = 29,897,564.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,897,564.99/8,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.91

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