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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.54, 12,067.92 and 2,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.54, 12,067.92 and 2,423.10 is: 3,634.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.54 : 12,067.92 = 2,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.54/12,067.92 = 2,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.54x = 12,067.92 × 2,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.54x = 29,241,776.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,241,776.95/8,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.08

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