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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.82, 12,064.44 and 2,495.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.82, 12,064.44 and 2,495.03 is: 3,743.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.82 : 12,064.44 = 2,495.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.82/12,064.44 = 2,495.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.82x = 12,064.44 × 2,495.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.82x = 30,101,139.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,101,139.73/8,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.08

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