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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.06, 12,070.23 and 2,499.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.06, 12,070.23 and 2,499.90 is: 3,750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.06 : 12,070.23 = 2,499.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.06/12,070.23 = 2,499.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.06x = 12,070.23 × 2,499.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.06x = 30,174,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,174,367.98/8,046.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.20

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