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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.31, 12,054.11 and 2,489.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.31, 12,054.11 and 2,489.15 is: 3,734.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.31 : 12,054.11 = 2,489.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.31/12,054.11 = 2,489.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.31x = 12,054.11 × 2,489.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.31x = 30,004,487.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,004,487.91/8,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.08

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