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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.19, 12,053.67 and 2,489.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.19, 12,053.67 and 2,489.58 is: 3,734.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.19 : 12,053.67 = 2,489.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.19/12,053.67 = 2,489.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.19x = 12,053.67 × 2,489.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.19x = 30,008,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,008,575.76/8,036.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.18

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