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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.91, 12,046.68 and 2,483.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.91, 12,046.68 and 2,483.07 is: 3,725.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.91 : 12,046.68 = 2,483.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.91/12,046.68 = 2,483.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.91x = 12,046.68 × 2,483.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.91x = 29,912,749.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,912,749.71/8,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.17

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