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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.54, 12,055.09 and 2,489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.54, 12,055.09 and 2,489.38 is: 3,734.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.54 : 12,055.09 = 2,489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.54/12,055.09 = 2,489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.54x = 12,055.09 × 2,489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.54x = 30,009,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,009,699.94/8,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.16

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