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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.06, 12,056.73 and 2,490.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.06, 12,056.73 and 2,490.90 is: 3,736.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.06 : 12,056.73 = 2,490.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.06/12,056.73 = 2,490.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.06x = 12,056.73 × 2,490.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.06x = 30,032,108.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,032,108.76/8,037.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.70

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