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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.86, 12,046.46 and 2,484.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.86, 12,046.46 and 2,484.82 is: 3,725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.86 : 12,046.46 = 2,484.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.86/12,046.46 = 2,484.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.86x = 12,046.46 × 2,484.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.86x = 29,933,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,933,284.74/8,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.89

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