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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.41, 12,060.57 and 2,493.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.41, 12,060.57 and 2,493.93 is: 3,740.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.41 : 12,060.57 = 2,493.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.41/12,060.57 = 2,493.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.41x = 12,060.57 × 2,493.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.41x = 30,078,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,078,217.34/8,041.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.42

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