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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.88, 12,064.44 and 2,496.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.88, 12,064.44 and 2,496.84 is: 3,743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.88 : 12,064.44 = 2,496.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.88/12,064.44 = 2,496.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.88x = 12,064.44 × 2,496.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.88x = 30,122,976.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,122,976.37/8,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.90

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