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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.76, 12,044.96 and 2,482.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.76, 12,044.96 and 2,482.61 is: 3,724.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.76 : 12,044.96 = 2,482.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.76/12,044.96 = 2,482.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.76x = 12,044.96 × 2,482.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.76x = 29,902,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,902,938.15/8,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.01

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