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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.44, 12,062.48 and 2,495.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.44, 12,062.48 and 2,495.36 is: 3,743.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.44 : 12,062.48 = 2,495.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.44/12,062.48 = 2,495.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.44x = 12,062.48 × 2,495.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.44x = 30,100,230.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,100,230.09/8,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.14

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