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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.56, 12,049.02 and 2,487.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.56, 12,049.02 and 2,487.24 is: 3,729.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.56 : 12,049.02 = 2,487.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.56/12,049.02 = 2,487.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.56x = 12,049.02 × 2,487.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.56x = 29,968,804.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968,804.50/8,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.52

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