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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.57, 12,050.94 and 2,486.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.57, 12,050.94 and 2,486.21 is: 3,729.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.57 : 12,050.94 = 2,486.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.57/12,050.94 = 2,486.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.57x = 12,050.94 × 2,486.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.57x = 29,961,095.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,961,095.63/8,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.49

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