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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.60, 12,052.08 and 2,488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.60, 12,052.08 and 2,488.56 is: 3,731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.60 : 12,052.08 = 2,488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.60/12,052.08 = 2,488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.60x = 12,052.08 × 2,488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.60x = 29,992,324.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,992,324.20/8,037.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.50

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