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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.14, 12,044.86 and 2,482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.14, 12,044.86 and 2,482.92 is: 3,724.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.14 : 12,044.86 = 2,482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.14/12,044.86 = 2,482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.14x = 12,044.86 × 2,482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.14x = 29,906,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,906,363.57/8,029.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.73

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