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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.88, 12,053.88 and 2,489.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.88, 12,053.88 and 2,489.12 is: 3,733.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.88 : 12,053.88 = 2,489.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.88/12,053.88 = 2,489.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.88x = 12,053.88 × 2,489.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.88x = 30,003,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,003,553.79/8,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.70

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