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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.04, 12,047.64 and 2,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.04, 12,047.64 and 2,484.88 is: 3,727.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.04 : 12,047.64 = 2,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.04/12,047.64 = 2,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.04x = 12,047.64 × 2,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.04x = 29,936,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,936,939.68/8,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.65

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