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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.32, 12,060.71 and 2,492.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.32, 12,060.71 and 2,492.55 is: 3,739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.32 : 12,060.71 = 2,492.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.32/12,060.71 = 2,492.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.32x = 12,060.71 × 2,492.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.32x = 30,061,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,061,922.71/8,039.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.36

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