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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.01, 12,062.68 and 2,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.01, 12,062.68 and 2,494.80 is: 3,742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.01 : 12,062.68 = 2,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.01/12,062.68 = 2,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.01x = 12,062.68 × 2,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.01x = 30,093,974.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,093,974.06/8,041.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.56

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