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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.35, 12,038.01 and 2,479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.35, 12,038.01 and 2,479.44 is: 3,717.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.35 : 12,038.01 = 2,479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.35/12,038.01 = 2,479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.35x = 12,038.01 × 2,479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.35x = 29,847,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,847,523.51/8,029.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.30

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