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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.33, 12,048.55 and 2,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.33, 12,048.55 and 2,484.50 is: 3,727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.33 : 12,048.55 = 2,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.33/12,048.55 = 2,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.33x = 12,048.55 × 2,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.33x = 29,934,556.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,934,556.02/8,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.22

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