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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.62, 12,040.89 and 2,404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.62, 12,040.89 and 2,404.62 is: 3,607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.62 : 12,040.89 = 2,404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.62/12,040.89 = 2,404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.62x = 12,040.89 × 2,404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.62x = 28,953,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,953,764.91/8,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.22

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