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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.35, 12,045.56 and 2,485.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.35, 12,045.56 and 2,485.15 is: 3,726.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.35 : 12,045.56 = 2,485.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.35/12,045.56 = 2,485.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.35x = 12,045.56 × 2,485.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.35x = 29,935,011.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,935,011.01/8,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.34

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