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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.35, 12,047.05 and 2,486.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.35, 12,047.05 and 2,486.15 is: 3,727.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.35 : 12,047.05 = 2,486.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.35/12,047.05 = 2,486.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.35x = 12,047.05 × 2,486.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.35x = 29,950,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,950,773.36/8,034.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.84

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