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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.48, 12,058.09 and 2,490.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.48, 12,058.09 and 2,490.53 is: 3,736.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.48 : 12,058.09 = 2,490.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.48/12,058.09 = 2,490.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.48x = 12,058.09 × 2,490.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.48x = 30,031,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,031,058.81/8,037.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.38

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