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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.55, 12,051.50 and 2,487.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.55, 12,051.50 and 2,487.39 is: 3,731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.55 : 12,051.50 = 2,487.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.55/12,051.50 = 2,487.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.55x = 12,051.50 × 2,487.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.55x = 29,976,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,976,780.59/8,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.45

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