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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.48, 12,064.10 and 2,494.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.48, 12,064.10 and 2,494.54 is: 3,742.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.48 : 12,064.10 = 2,494.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.48/12,064.10 = 2,494.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.48x = 12,064.10 × 2,494.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.48x = 30,094,380.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,094,380.01/8,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.39

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