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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.38, 12,066.57 and 2,497.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.38, 12,066.57 and 2,497.91 is: 3,746.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.38 : 12,066.57 = 2,497.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.38/12,066.57 = 2,497.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.38x = 12,066.57 × 2,497.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.38x = 30,141,145.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,141,145.54/8,044.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.86

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