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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.73, 12,058.47 and 2,490.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.73, 12,058.47 and 2,490.79 is: 3,736.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.73 : 12,058.47 = 2,490.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.73/12,058.47 = 2,490.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.73x = 12,058.47 × 2,490.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.73x = 30,035,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,035,043.75/8,037.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.76

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