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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.65, 12,043.87 and 2,483.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.65, 12,043.87 and 2,483.03 is: 3,724.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.65 : 12,043.87 = 2,483.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.65/12,043.87 = 2,483.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.65x = 12,043.87 × 2,483.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.65x = 29,905,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,905,328.40/8,029.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.36

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