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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.16, 12,067.84 and 2,497.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.16, 12,067.84 and 2,497.27 is: 3,746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.16 : 12,067.84 = 2,497.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.16/12,067.84 = 2,497.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.16x = 12,067.84 × 2,497.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.16x = 30,136,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,136,654.80/8,044.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.40

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