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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.60, 12,044.19 and 2,480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.60, 12,044.19 and 2,480.64 is: 3,721.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.60 : 12,044.19 = 2,480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.60/12,044.19 = 2,480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.60x = 12,044.19 × 2,480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.60x = 29,877,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,877,299.48/8,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.36

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