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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.64, 12,059.04 and 2,492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.64, 12,059.04 and 2,492.08 is: 3,738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.64 : 12,059.04 = 2,492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.64/12,059.04 = 2,492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.64x = 12,059.04 × 2,492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.64x = 30,052,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,052,092.40/8,037.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.92

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