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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.20, 12,062.03 and 2,493.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.20, 12,062.03 and 2,493.43 is: 3,740.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.20 : 12,062.03 = 2,493.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.20/12,062.03 = 2,493.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.20x = 12,062.03 × 2,493.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.20x = 30,075,815.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,075,815.00/8,040.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.68

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