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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.89, 12,043.35 and 2,483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.89, 12,043.35 and 2,483.66 is: 3,724.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.89 : 12,043.35 = 2,483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.89/12,043.35 = 2,483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.89x = 12,043.35 × 2,483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.89x = 29,911,616.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,911,616.77/8,031.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.11

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