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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.02, 12,063.95 and 2,496.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.02, 12,063.95 and 2,496.22 is: 3,744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.02 : 12,063.95 = 2,496.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.02/12,063.95 = 2,496.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.02x = 12,063.95 × 2,496.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.02x = 30,114,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114,260.79/8,043.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.15

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