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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.32, 12,051.28 and 2,485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.32, 12,051.28 and 2,485.36 is: 3,728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.32 : 12,051.28 = 2,485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.32/12,051.28 = 2,485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.32x = 12,051.28 × 2,485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.32x = 29,951,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,951,769.26/8,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.44

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