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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.35, 12,065.19 and 2,495.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.35, 12,065.19 and 2,495.13 is: 3,743.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.35 : 12,065.19 = 2,495.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.35/12,065.19 = 2,495.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.35x = 12,065.19 × 2,495.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.35x = 30,104,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,104,217.52/8,041.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.68

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