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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.88, 12,044.41 and 2,482.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.88, 12,044.41 and 2,482.79 is: 3,724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.88 : 12,044.41 = 2,482.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.88/12,044.41 = 2,482.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.88x = 12,044.41 × 2,482.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.88x = 29,903,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,903,764.61/8,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.06

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