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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.76, 12,063.57 and 2,495.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.76, 12,063.57 and 2,495.97 is: 3,743.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.76 : 12,063.57 = 2,495.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.76/12,063.57 = 2,495.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.76x = 12,063.57 × 2,495.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.76x = 30,110,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,110,308.81/8,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.78

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