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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.21, 12,046.47 and 2,484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.21, 12,046.47 and 2,484.04 is: 3,726.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.21 : 12,046.47 = 2,484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.21/12,046.47 = 2,484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.21x = 12,046.47 × 2,484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.21x = 29,923,944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,923,944.35/8,030.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.42

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