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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.32, 12,068.20 and 2,497.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.32, 12,068.20 and 2,497.54 is: 3,746.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.32 : 12,068.20 = 2,497.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.32/12,068.20 = 2,497.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.32x = 12,068.20 × 2,497.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.32x = 30,140,812.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,812.23/8,044.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.84

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