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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.03, 12,061.46 and 2,494.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.03, 12,061.46 and 2,494.89 is: 3,741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.03 : 12,061.46 = 2,494.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.03/12,061.46 = 2,494.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.03x = 12,061.46 × 2,494.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.03x = 30,092,003.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,092,003.46/8,043.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.38

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