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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.30, 12,051.45 and 2,487.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.30, 12,051.45 and 2,487.15 is: 3,730.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.30 : 12,051.45 = 2,487.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.30/12,051.45 = 2,487.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.30x = 12,051.45 × 2,487.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.30x = 29,973,763.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,973,763.87/8,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.73

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