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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.35, 12,062.19 and 2,493.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.35, 12,062.19 and 2,493.13 is: 3,740.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.35 : 12,062.19 = 2,493.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.35/12,062.19 = 2,493.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.35x = 12,062.19 × 2,493.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.35x = 30,072,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,072,607.75/8,039.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.68

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