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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.24, 12,046.49 and 2,484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.24, 12,046.49 and 2,484.07 is: 3,726.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.24 : 12,046.49 = 2,484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.24/12,046.49 = 2,484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.24x = 12,046.49 × 2,484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.24x = 29,924,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,924,291.19/8,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.45

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