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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.10, 12,045.18 and 2,484.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.10, 12,045.18 and 2,484.90 is: 3,725.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.10 : 12,045.18 = 2,484.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.10/12,045.18 = 2,484.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.10x = 12,045.18 × 2,484.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.10x = 29,931,067.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,931,067.78/8,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.97

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