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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.26, 12,067.32 and 2,498.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.26, 12,067.32 and 2,498.46 is: 3,747.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.26 : 12,067.32 = 2,498.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.26/12,067.32 = 2,498.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.26x = 12,067.32 × 2,498.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.26x = 30,149,716.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,149,716.33/8,045.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.51

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