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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.48, 12,062.60 and 2,493.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.48, 12,062.60 and 2,493.54 is: 3,740.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.48 : 12,062.60 = 2,493.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.48/12,062.60 = 2,493.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.48x = 12,062.60 × 2,493.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.48x = 30,078,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,078,563.14/8,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.89

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