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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.48, 12,050.28 and 2,488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.48, 12,050.28 and 2,488.28 is: 3,731.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.48 : 12,050.28 = 2,488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.48/12,050.28 = 2,488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.48x = 12,050.28 × 2,488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.48x = 29,984,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,984,470.72/8,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.05

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