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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.41, 12,063.29 and 2,495.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.41, 12,063.29 and 2,495.21 is: 3,743.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.41 : 12,063.29 = 2,495.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.41/12,063.29 = 2,495.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.41x = 12,063.29 × 2,495.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.41x = 30,100,369.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,100,369.05/8,041.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.17

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