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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.11, 12,046.32 and 2,483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.11, 12,046.32 and 2,483.94 is: 3,726.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.11 : 12,046.32 = 2,483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.11/12,046.32 = 2,483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.11x = 12,046.32 × 2,483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.11x = 29,922,336.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,922,336.10/8,030.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.27

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