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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.34, 12,061.55 and 2,418.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.34, 12,061.55 and 2,418.89 is: 3,628.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.34 : 12,061.55 = 2,418.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.34/12,061.55 = 2,418.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.34x = 12,061.55 × 2,418.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.34x = 29,175,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,175,490.28/8,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.19

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