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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.07, 12,053.18 and 2,487.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.07, 12,053.18 and 2,487.71 is: 3,731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.07 : 12,053.18 = 2,487.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.07/12,053.18 = 2,487.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.07x = 12,053.18 × 2,487.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.07x = 29,984,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,984,762.37/8,035.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.74

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