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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.85, 12,044.95 and 2,483.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.85, 12,044.95 and 2,483.81 is: 3,724.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.85 : 12,044.95 = 2,483.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.85/12,044.95 = 2,483.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.85x = 12,044.95 × 2,483.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.85x = 29,917,367.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,917,367.26/8,032.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.38

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