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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.40, 12,053.46 and 2,488.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.40, 12,053.46 and 2,488.62 is: 3,733.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.40 : 12,053.46 = 2,488.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.40/12,053.46 = 2,488.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.40x = 12,053.46 × 2,488.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.40x = 29,996,481.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,996,481.63/8,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.04

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