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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.64, 12,059.54 and 2,494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.64, 12,059.54 and 2,494.44 is: 3,740.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.64 : 12,059.54 = 2,494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.64/12,059.54 = 2,494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.64x = 12,059.54 × 2,494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.64x = 30,081,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,081,786.49/8,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.29

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