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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.12, 12,060.65 and 2,494.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.12, 12,060.65 and 2,494.34 is: 3,741.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.12 : 12,060.65 = 2,494.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.12/12,060.65 = 2,494.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.12x = 12,060.65 × 2,494.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.12x = 30,083,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,083,406.69/8,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.19

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