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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.18, 12,066.86 and 2,497.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.18, 12,066.86 and 2,497.92 is: 3,747.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.18 : 12,066.86 = 2,497.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.18/12,066.86 = 2,497.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.18x = 12,066.86 × 2,497.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.18x = 30,142,050.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,142,050.93/8,044.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.06

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