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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.04, 12,052.84 and 2,487.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.04, 12,052.84 and 2,487.88 is: 3,731.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.04 : 12,052.84 = 2,487.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.04/12,052.84 = 2,487.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.04x = 12,052.84 × 2,487.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.04x = 29,986,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,986,019.58/8,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.91

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