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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.82, 12,043.80 and 2,408.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.82, 12,043.80 and 2,408.88 is: 3,612.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.82 : 12,043.80 = 2,408.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.82/12,043.80 = 2,408.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.82x = 12,043.80 × 2,408.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.82x = 29,012,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,012,068.94/8,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.59

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