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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.35, 12,062.19 and 2,495.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.35, 12,062.19 and 2,495.31 is: 3,741.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.35 : 12,062.19 = 2,495.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.35/12,062.19 = 2,495.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.35x = 12,062.19 × 2,495.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.35x = 30,098,903.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,098,903.33/8,044.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.62

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