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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.14, 12,062.52 and 2,494.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.14, 12,062.52 and 2,494.26 is: 3,741.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.14 : 12,062.52 = 2,494.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.14/12,062.52 = 2,494.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.14x = 12,062.52 × 2,494.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.14x = 30,087,061.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,087,061.14/8,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.64

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