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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.98, 12,064.83 and 2,495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.98, 12,064.83 and 2,495.04 is: 3,743.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.98 : 12,064.83 = 2,495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.98/12,064.83 = 2,495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.98x = 12,064.83 × 2,495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.98x = 30,102,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,102,233.44/8,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.14

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