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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.19, 12,050.67 and 2,487.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.19, 12,050.67 and 2,487.58 is: 3,731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.19 : 12,050.67 = 2,487.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.19/12,050.67 = 2,487.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.19x = 12,050.67 × 2,487.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.19x = 29,976,945.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,976,945.43/8,034.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.17

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