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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.63, 12,047.03 and 2,484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.63, 12,047.03 and 2,484.07 is: 3,726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.63 : 12,047.03 = 2,484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.63/12,047.03 = 2,484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.63x = 12,047.03 × 2,484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.63x = 29,925,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,925,632.59/8,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.90

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