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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.42, 12,063.56 and 2,495.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.42, 12,063.56 and 2,495.94 is: 3,743.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.42 : 12,063.56 = 2,495.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.42/12,063.56 = 2,495.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.42x = 12,063.56 × 2,495.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.42x = 30,109,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,109,921.95/8,043.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.42

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