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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.39, 12,055.25 and 2,415.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.39, 12,055.25 and 2,415.83 is: 3,623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.39 : 12,055.25 = 2,415.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.39/12,055.25 = 2,415.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.39x = 12,055.25 × 2,415.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.39x = 29,123,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,123,434.61/8,038.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.04

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