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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.31, 12,052.61 and 2,488.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.31, 12,052.61 and 2,488.15 is: 3,732.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.31 : 12,052.61 = 2,488.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.31/12,052.61 = 2,488.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.31x = 12,052.61 × 2,488.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.31x = 29,988,628.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,988,628.87/8,034.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.57

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