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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.60, 12,047.58 and 2,485.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.60, 12,047.58 and 2,485.56 is: 3,727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.60 : 12,047.58 = 2,485.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.60/12,047.58 = 2,485.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.60x = 12,047.58 × 2,485.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.60x = 29,944,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,944,982.94/8,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.00

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