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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.37, 12,041.13 and 2,482.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.37, 12,041.13 and 2,482.23 is: 3,721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.37 : 12,041.13 = 2,482.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.37/12,041.13 = 2,482.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.37x = 12,041.13 × 2,482.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.37x = 29,888,854.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,888,854.12/8,030.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.98

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