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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.24, 12,045.84 and 2,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.24, 12,045.84 and 2,484.16 is: 3,725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.24 : 12,045.84 = 2,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.24/12,045.84 = 2,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.24x = 12,045.84 × 2,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.24x = 29,923,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,923,793.89/8,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.92

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