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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.32, 12,048.28 and 2,483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.32, 12,048.28 and 2,483.36 is: 3,725.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.32 : 12,048.28 = 2,483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.32/12,048.28 = 2,483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.32x = 12,048.28 × 2,483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.32x = 29,920,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,920,195.35/8,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.44

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