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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.33, 12,054.46 and 2,488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.33, 12,054.46 and 2,488.30 is: 3,732.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.33 : 12,054.46 = 2,488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.33/12,054.46 = 2,488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.33x = 12,054.46 × 2,488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.33x = 29,995,088.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,995,088.13/8,035.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.90

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