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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.98, 12,067.86 and 2,497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.98, 12,067.86 and 2,497.04 is: 3,746.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.98 : 12,067.86 = 2,497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.98/12,067.86 = 2,497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.98x = 12,067.86 × 2,497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.98x = 30,133,929.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,133,929.13/8,043.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.15

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