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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.80, 12,045.85 and 2,483.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.80, 12,045.85 and 2,483.62 is: 3,725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.80 : 12,045.85 = 2,483.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.80/12,045.85 = 2,483.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.80x = 12,045.85 × 2,483.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.80x = 29,917,277.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,917,277.65/8,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.78

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