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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.54, 12,045.45 and 2,483.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.54, 12,045.45 and 2,483.37 is: 3,725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.54 : 12,045.45 = 2,483.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.54/12,045.45 = 2,483.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.54x = 12,045.45 × 2,483.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.54x = 29,913,296.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,913,296.75/8,029.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.41

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