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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.57, 12,066.48 and 2,497.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.57, 12,066.48 and 2,497.32 is: 3,746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.57 : 12,066.48 = 2,497.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.57/12,066.48 = 2,497.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.57x = 12,066.48 × 2,497.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.57x = 30,133,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,133,861.83/8,043.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.33

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