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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.99, 12,065.41 and 2,496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.99, 12,065.41 and 2,496.88 is: 3,745.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.99 : 12,065.41 = 2,496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.99/12,065.41 = 2,496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.99x = 12,065.41 × 2,496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.99x = 30,125,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,125,880.92/8,043.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.14

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