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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.23, 12,055.15 and 2,490.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.23, 12,055.15 and 2,490.45 is: 3,735.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.23 : 12,055.15 = 2,490.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.23/12,055.15 = 2,490.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.23x = 12,055.15 × 2,490.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.23x = 30,022,713.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,022,713.23/8,037.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.46

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