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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.69, 12,046.31 and 2,407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.69, 12,046.31 and 2,407.13 is: 3,611.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.69 : 12,046.31 = 2,407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.69/12,046.31 = 2,407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.69x = 12,046.31 × 2,407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.69x = 28,997,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,997,022.15/8,029.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.23

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