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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.77, 12,042.92 and 2,481.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.77, 12,042.92 and 2,481.30 is: 3,721.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.77 : 12,042.92 = 2,481.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.77/12,042.92 = 2,481.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.77x = 12,042.92 × 2,481.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.77x = 29,882,097.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,882,097.40/8,028.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.88

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