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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.88, 12,056.80 and 2,491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.88, 12,056.80 and 2,491.52 is: 3,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.88 : 12,056.80 = 2,491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.88/12,056.80 = 2,491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.88x = 12,056.80 × 2,491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.88x = 30,039,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039,758.34/8,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.81

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