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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.24, 12,067.16 and 2,498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.24, 12,067.16 and 2,498.44 is: 3,747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.24 : 12,067.16 = 2,498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.24/12,067.16 = 2,498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.24x = 12,067.16 × 2,498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.24x = 30,149,075.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,149,075.23/8,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.44

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