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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.48, 12,070.11 and 2,498.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.48, 12,070.11 and 2,498.54 is: 3,748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.48 : 12,070.11 = 2,498.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.48/12,070.11 = 2,498.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.48x = 12,070.11 × 2,498.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.48x = 30,157,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,157,652.64/8,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.40

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