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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.62, 12,055.97 and 2,415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.62, 12,055.97 and 2,415.17 is: 3,622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.62 : 12,055.97 = 2,415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.62/12,055.97 = 2,415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.62x = 12,055.97 × 2,415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.62x = 29,117,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,117,144.71/8,037.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.61

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