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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.45, 12,062.40 and 2,493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.45, 12,062.40 and 2,493.68 is: 3,741.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.45 : 12,062.40 = 2,493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.45/12,062.40 = 2,493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.45x = 12,062.40 × 2,493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.45x = 30,079,765.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,079,765.63/8,040.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.06

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