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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.82, 12,056.95 and 2,490.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.82, 12,056.95 and 2,490.04 is: 3,735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.82 : 12,056.95 = 2,490.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.82/12,056.95 = 2,490.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.82x = 12,056.95 × 2,490.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.82x = 30,022,305.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,022,305.96/8,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.60

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