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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.34, 12,047.01 and 2,484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.34, 12,047.01 and 2,484.56 is: 3,726.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.34 : 12,047.01 = 2,484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.34/12,047.01 = 2,484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.34x = 12,047.01 × 2,484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.34x = 29,931,486.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,931,486.18/8,031.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.84

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