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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.20, 12,043.86 and 2,482.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.20, 12,043.86 and 2,482.53 is: 3,723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.20 : 12,043.86 = 2,482.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.20/12,043.86 = 2,482.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.20x = 12,043.86 × 2,482.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.20x = 29,899,243.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,899,243.77/8,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.81

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