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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.32, 12,059.21 and 2,491.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.32, 12,059.21 and 2,491.55 is: 3,737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.32 : 12,059.21 = 2,491.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.32/12,059.21 = 2,491.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.32x = 12,059.21 × 2,491.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.32x = 30,046,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,046,051.92/8,038.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.85

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