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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.48, 12,047.28 and 2,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.48, 12,047.28 and 2,486.28 is: 3,728.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.48 : 12,047.28 = 2,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.48/12,047.28 = 2,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.48x = 12,047.28 × 2,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.48x = 29,952,911.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,952,911.32/8,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.05

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