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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.39, 12,056.75 and 2,416.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.39, 12,056.75 and 2,416.83 is: 3,624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.39 : 12,056.75 = 2,416.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.39/12,056.75 = 2,416.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.39x = 12,056.75 × 2,416.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.39x = 29,139,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,139,115.10/8,039.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.54

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