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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.76, 12,046.17 and 2,485.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.76, 12,046.17 and 2,485.53 is: 3,726.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.76 : 12,046.17 = 2,485.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.76/12,046.17 = 2,485.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.76x = 12,046.17 × 2,485.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.76x = 29,941,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,941,116.92/8,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.91

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