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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.45, 12,062.88 and 2,493.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.45, 12,062.88 and 2,493.87 is: 3,740.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.45 : 12,062.88 = 2,493.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.45/12,062.88 = 2,493.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.45x = 12,062.88 × 2,493.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.45x = 30,083,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,083,254.55/8,043.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.09

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