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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.98, 12,055.84 and 2,489.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.98, 12,055.84 and 2,489.03 is: 3,734.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.98 : 12,055.84 = 2,489.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.98/12,055.84 = 2,489.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.98x = 12,055.84 × 2,489.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.98x = 30,007,326.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,007,326.14/8,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.12

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