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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.07, 12,060.22 and 2,493.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.07, 12,060.22 and 2,493.39 is: 3,740.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.07 : 12,060.22 = 2,493.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.07/12,060.22 = 2,493.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.07x = 12,060.22 × 2,493.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.07x = 30,070,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,070,831.95/8,040.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.12

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