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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.65, 12,063.03 and 2,494.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.65, 12,063.03 and 2,494.25 is: 3,741.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.65 : 12,063.03 = 2,494.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.65/12,063.03 = 2,494.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.65x = 12,063.03 × 2,494.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.65x = 30,088,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,088,152.26/8,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.54

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