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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.23, 12,062.65 and 2,495.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.23, 12,062.65 and 2,495.45 is: 3,742.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.23 : 12,062.65 = 2,495.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.23/12,062.65 = 2,495.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.23x = 12,062.65 × 2,495.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.23x = 30,101,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,101,739.94/8,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.96

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