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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.73, 12,070.10 and 2,500.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.73, 12,070.10 and 2,500.41 is: 3,750.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.73 : 12,070.10 = 2,500.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.73/12,070.10 = 2,500.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.73x = 12,070.10 × 2,500.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.73x = 30,180,198.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,180,198.74/8,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.62

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